used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
casserolenounUS /ˈkæsəroʊl/
food cooked and served in a casserole
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
gotten under control
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
du
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From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
half the width of an em
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
to come or go into
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading My glass of wine and my plate were moved with smooth and marvelous haste to his vicinity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
hockverbUS /hɑːk/
leave as a guarantee in return for money
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
jour
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From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
lightfooted
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From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
engage in
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading My glass of wine and my plate were moved with smooth and marvelous haste to his vicinity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading My glass of wine and my plate were moved with smooth and marvelous haste to his vicinity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
platverb
make a plat of
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
unusual or striking
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading My glass of wine and my plate were moved with smooth and marvelous haste to his vicinity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
move hurridly
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
Stephano's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
tableclothnounUS /ˈteɪbəlklɔːθ/
a covering spread over a dining table
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
express in words
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
a special situation
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
push forcefully
From this reading Under cover of the tablecloth a packet--I could not tell what it contained--was thrust into my hand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
precisely as stated
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading My glass of wine and my plate were moved with smooth and marvelous haste to his vicinity.
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 I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
a message informing of danger
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My glass of wine and my plate were moved with smooth and marvelous haste to his vicinity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The thing happened so suddenly that I really had very little time to make up my mind what course to adopt under somewhat singular circumstances.
at the time that
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
which person or people
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading My glass of wine and my plate were moved with smooth and marvelous haste to his vicinity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was seated at my favorite table against the wall on the right-hand side in Stephano's restaurant, with a newspaper propped up before me, a glass of hock by my side, and a portion of the _plat du jour_, which happened to be chicken _en casserole_, on the plate in front of me.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I was, in fact, halfway through dinner when, without a word of warning, a man who seemed to enter with a lightfooted speed that, considering his size, was almost incredible, drew a chair toward him and took the vacant place at my table.
