(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All had observed this fact which was natural.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another thing had been noted by the young women.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Another thing had been noted by the young women.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Another thing had been noted by the young women.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
domiciled
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From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading All had observed this fact which was natural.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All had observed this fact which was natural.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading All had observed this fact which was natural.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Another thing had been noted by the young women.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading All had observed this fact which was natural.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
a special situation
From this reading Another thing had been noted by the young women.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All had observed this fact which was natural.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All had observed this fact which was natural.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two armed sentinels were pacing outside, and two more came forward from the lower apartments and saluted the General and his party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All had observed this fact which was natural.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading They relieved one another at regular intervals, and three of them had their wives domiciled on the second floor.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Another thing had been noted by the young women.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The elevation of the structure, which was open to every breeze that fluttered through the mountains, made it one of the most comfortable places in that part of the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Another thing had been noted by the young women.
