used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Better take a look around,” suggested Sam, as they approached the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
any thing at all
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading “Better take a look around,” suggested Sam, as they approached the hotel.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Better take a look around,” suggested Sam, as they approached the hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Better take a look around,” suggested Sam, as they approached the hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Better take a look around,” suggested Sam, as they approached the hotel.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
DoolittlenounUS /ˈduːlɪtəl/
United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993)
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
the act of departing
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
Hawkesbury
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From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “Better take a look around,” suggested Sam, as they approached the hotel.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Better take a look around,” suggested Sam, as they approached the hotel.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
and nothing more
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
in or at or to some place
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Better take a look around,” suggested Sam, as they approached the hotel.
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
carry out
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
male cat
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
hard to endure
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The captain might be in the corridor, or outside somewhere, on the lookout for us.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
look attentively
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I don’t think he suspects anything,” Tom said, “but, at the same time, it is well to be on the watch.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
at the time that
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
in or at the place that
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One hostelry was not far from the dock at which the two cadets landed, and they stopped at this one first.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DISCOVERED Tom had remarked to Sam, when discussing the matter of trying to discover what was going on between Captain Hawkesbury and Mr. Doolittle, that there were at that time only two hotels in Garrison where it was likely the meeting would take place.
