used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
AnecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
Bigglethorpe's
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From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
brunettenounUS /bruːˈnet/
a person with dark (brown) hair
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
BulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
ClothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
curtseynoun
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
Dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
DugoutnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊt/
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
move gently or carefully
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
the organ of sight
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
set up or found
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
IndignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
it's
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From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
Lajeunesse
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From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
in the recent past
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
MaplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
painter'snounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
a human being
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
Propitiated
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From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
not in physical motion
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
SuckersnounUS /ˈsʌkərz/
plural of “sucker” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
carry out
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
TonernounUS /ˈtoʊnər/
a solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
travell'd
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From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
UpsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
warmestadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrməst/
superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
accept gladly
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
(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 Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
Where'er
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From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
Who'er
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From this reading A very clean and attractive hostelry received the travellers, and compelled the dominie to remark cheerfully, "Now shall I take mine ease in mine inn," which led to his lately indignant friend's response:-- Who'er has travell'd life's dull round, Where'er his stages may have been, May sigh to think he still has found The warmest welcome at an inn.
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
in the company of; together with
From this reading That lady, a portly brunette, with a pleasant smile and a merry twinkle in her eye, received the distinguished guests in person.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading P. Lajeunesse was the name on the sign, which displayed a vegetable wonder of the painter's art meant for a maple tree, for Madame Lajeunesse kept the Maple Inn.
WormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading The Maple Inn--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Store--Dinner--Worms--Ben Toner--The Dugout--Fishing in the Beaver River--The Upset Suckers--The Indignant Dominie Propitiated and Clothed--Anecdotes of Mr. Bulky--A Doctor Wanted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
you're
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From this reading Wilkinson replied to her bow and curtsey with a dignified salutation, but the lawyer shook hands with her, saying: "I hope you're very well, Madame; it's a lovely place you have here."
