used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
CouriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
the act of departing
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
EnvoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
Essper
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From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
expeditedverbUS /ˈekspɪdaɪtɪd/
past form of “expedite” — speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
in the recent past
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Vivian had never travelled before with such style and speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
plenipotentiarynoun
a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
postilions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
Reisenburg
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From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Courier cleared the road before, and expedited the arrival of the special Envoy of the Grand Duke of Reisenburg at the point of his destination by ordering the horses, clearing the barriers, and paying the postilions in advance.
move hurridly
From this reading Vivian had never travelled before with such style and speed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Vivian had never travelled before with such style and speed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Vivian had never travelled before with such style and speed.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Vivian had never travelled before with such style and speed.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
Vivian
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From this reading In this convenient vehicle, in the course of a couple of hours after his arrival in the city, was Mr. Vivian Grey borne through the gate of the Allies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The landlord of the Grand Hotel of the Four Nations at Reisenburg was somewhat consoled for the sudden departure of his distinguished guest by selling the plenipotentiary a travelling carriage lately taken for a doubtful bill from a gambling Russian General at a large profit.
which person or people
From this reading Essper George, who had reached the hotel about half an hour after his master, followed behind the carriage on his hack, leading Max.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vivian had never travelled before with such style and speed.
