used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
Adriance
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From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
(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 THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
subject to appointment
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her grave poise was undisturbed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
CABARETnounUS /ˌkæbərˈeɪ/
a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
cynical-eyed
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From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
DANCERnounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
being one more than ten
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
a young female
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
death of a person
From this reading But her grave poise was undisturbed.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But her grave poise was undisturbed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
a female domestic
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
on one occasion
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading But her grave poise was undisturbed.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
servitors
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From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
confined on all sides
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
Tony
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From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading But her grave poise was undisturbed.
unsuitabilitynoun
the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
From this reading She left her simple hat and coat with a maid, aware of their unsuitability for the place and hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
vivifying
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From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
at the time that
From this reading THE CABARET DANCER It was eleven o'clock when they entered the revolving door of the restaurant appointed, and faced a group of lounging attendants in the lobby; cynical-eyed servitors, all.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was strange to the girl to see him so familiar in this place where she never had been; strange, and a little disquieting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tony Adriance was recognized by these with a vivifying promptness; at once he was surrounded, addressed by name, had officious service pressed upon him.
