used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
(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 “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE LONDON HOTEL.—THE MYSTERIOUS GUEST.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE LONDON HOTEL.—THE MYSTERIOUS GUEST.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
a man of refinement
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE LONDON HOTEL.—THE MYSTERIOUS GUEST.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE LONDON HOTEL.—THE MYSTERIOUS GUEST.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
and nothing more
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The Lake family, sir.”
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE LONDON HOTEL.—THE MYSTERIOUS GUEST.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE LONDON HOTEL.—THE MYSTERIOUS GUEST.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
move hurridly
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE LONDON HOTEL.—THE MYSTERIOUS GUEST.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
suitesnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading “Not the best, sir,” was the reply, “for we have several suites of apartments in all respects equal to each other; but we have a family just arrived in one suite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND ARRIVAL AT THE LONDON HOTEL.—THE MYSTERIOUS GUEST.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
accept gladly
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely had the bustle of the arrival we have noticed subsided at the London Hotel, when another travelling chariot dashed up to the door, and the landlord made a rush out to welcome his new arrival, considering himself quite in luck to have two such customers in one evening.
belonging to which person
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A gentleman, on whose head was a fur travelling cap, was at one of the windows of this carriage, and he called to the landlord, saying,— “Are your best rooms occupied?”
