anew
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
(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 When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
Arabesquenoun
position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
bestirred
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From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
CafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
credulousadjectiveUS /ˈkredʒələs/
disposed to believe on little evidence
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
Humming-Bird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
a particular point in time
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
on one occasion
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
receptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈseptɪv/
open to arguments, ideas, or change
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
Sans-Souci
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With them, once more, the old happy companionship began; the Cafe Arabesque, the Regina, the theatres, the suburban restaurants knew them again.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
having come into contact
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
unsatiatedadjective
not having been satisfied
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
unspoiledadjectiveUS /ənˈspɔɪld/
not left to spoil
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Familiar faces among the waiters welcomed them to the same tables; the same ushers guided them through familiar aisles; the same taxi drivers touched their caps with the same alacrity; the same porters bestirred themselves for tips.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes when they were not alone, they and their friends danced late at Castle House or the Sans-Souci, or the Humming-Bird, or some such resort, at that time in vogue.
at the time that
From this reading It was in the days when nothing physical tainted her passionate attachment to Clive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
a late time of life
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading When she was with him she enjoyed the moment with all her heart and soul--gave to it and to him everything that was best in her--all the richness of her mental and bodily vigour, all the unspoiled enthusiasm of her years, all the sturdy freshness of youth, eager, receptive, credulous, unsatiated.
