used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
Cade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
check-innoun
the act of reporting your presence (as at an airport or a hotel)
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Cade thanked him and he and Beth headed for the doors.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cade thanked him and he and Beth headed for the doors.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Cade thanked him and he and Beth headed for the doors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cade thanked him and he and Beth headed for the doors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
staying power
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
Peachtree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
on the contrary
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
reflection's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
rumpnounUS /rʌmp/
the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
not in physical motion
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Cade thanked him and he and Beth headed for the doors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
unimpressiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpresɪv/
not capable of impressing
From this reading Their menu at that hour was rather unimpressive, and Cade politely said so.
precisely as stated
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, sir," said the lone waiter, "There are still a few places open on Peachtree Street," and he named three.
at the time that
From this reading Chapter Twenty The hotel restaurant was closed when Beth and Cade arrived in the lobby, but the bar and lounge area was still open.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As they passed the big glass windows by the luggage check-in desk, Cade very deliberately allowed Beth to see his reflection eyeing her reflection's rump and legs.
