used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
barefootadjectiveUS /ˈberfʊt/
without shoes
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading His competitors said he was insane.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
FranciscannounUS /frænˈsɪskən/
a Roman Catholic friar wearing the grey habit of the Franciscan order
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
Francisco
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From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading His competitors said he was insane.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
RenonounUS /ˈriːnoʊ/
a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
Rolkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His competitors said he was insane.
San
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From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
a lightweight cord
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had a “crazy notion” that he could put clean linen on every bed every day in this cheap place and survive.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He persisted, however, and on that “crazy idea” he built a string of fine hotels that he counts to-day like a barefoot Franciscan counting his beads.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
which person or people
From this reading It was owned by a man named Rolkin, a carpenter, who invested his small savings in it knowing nothing about the hotel business.
workingman's
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From this reading During my stay in San Francisco I lived at the Reno House, a small workingman’s lodgings in Sacramento Street.
