Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

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From this reading When Aimée arrived, the most sympathetic shook their heads dubiously.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When Aimée arrived, the most sympathetic shook their heads dubiously.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

comparative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

in a questionable and dubious manner

From this reading When Aimée arrived, the most sympathetic shook their heads dubiously.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

a young female

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When Aimée arrived, the most sympathetic shook their heads dubiously.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading When Aimée arrived, the most sympathetic shook their heads dubiously.

without speaking

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

plural of “sojourner” — a temporary resident

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading When Aimée arrived, the most sympathetic shook their heads dubiously.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

having intellectual depth

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Accordingly they had leisure to become interested in each other; and there were few of them who did not feel a friendly interest in the pretty, pale English girl, who, report said, was fading silently out of life in her bright room up-stairs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THERE was a hush upon the guests at the pretty little inn.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

at the time that

From this reading When Aimée arrived, the most sympathetic shook their heads dubiously.

which person or people

From this reading Most of them were not sojourners of a day, who came and went, as they did at the larger and busier hotels,--they were comfortable people who enjoyed themselves in their own quiet way and so had settled down for the time being.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “The sister is here,” they said; “a thoughtful little English creature with a child's face and a woman's air.