used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
ArtsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading Ralph drank much, talked much, chafed more.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
down-stairs
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From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Ralph drank much, talked much, chafed more.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ralph drank much, talked much, chafed more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ralph drank much, talked much, chafed more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
Pont
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From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
Ralph
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From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
REMORSEnounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading REMORSE.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
spooney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Ralph drank much, talked much, chafed more.
Terrapinnoun
any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He gave the same order to the proprietor as he passed down-stairs, and hurried at a crazy pace across the Pont des Arts to the rooms of Terrapin.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Somebody advised him to travel, but he felt that Europe had nothing to show him like that which he had lost.
whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
in the company of; together with
From this reading That philosopher was playing whist with his friends, and gave as his opinion that Ralph was "spooney."
