used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Mensmore halted.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
a long fixed look
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading At last Mensmore halted.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
immediately past
From this reading At last Mensmore halted.
leantverbUS /ˈliːənt/
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
love-making
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From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
Mensmore
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From this reading At last Mensmore halted.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
others
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From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He caught sight of Bruce, but did not recognize him, and leant against a low wall, ostensibly to gaze at the sea until the other had passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no one in front, and he turned to look if the terrace were clear behind him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BREAKING THE BANK There were not many people in this part of the Casino gardens.
which person or people
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading A few love-making couples and a handful of others who preferred the chilly quietude of Nature to the throng of the interior promenade, made up the occupants of the winding paths that cover the seaward slope.
