used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KNIGHT IN THE KITCHEN.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
anew
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
(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 Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
companionably
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From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
divisible by two
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
feature-fixed
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From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
the act of giving
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
gravelled
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From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A KNIGHT IN THE KITCHEN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
and nothing more
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A KNIGHT IN THE KITCHEN.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading A KNIGHT IN THE KITCHEN.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
without good reason
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
picture-play
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From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
possessing material wealth
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
side-door
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From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
and nothing more
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
a person, without saying who
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
in a swift manner
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
Teddy-bear
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From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A KNIGHT IN THE KITCHEN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
unexplainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
unresistingly
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From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Daisy went lightly and swiftly along the gravelled walk on her return to the side-door of the great Harrison house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
which person or people
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading With the whole city yet new to her--new and unexplored and fascinating--the experience through which she had just passed seemed like a chapter out of a book or a scene out of a picture-play.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Looking back upon the affair now, Daisy was most amazed at her own part in it--at the strong and sane impulse which had caused her to "turn down" a proposal that, she somehow felt, if made again now, she would accept and with that acceptance drift unresistingly along the tide of a life turned to story.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her mind kept returning to certain events of the meeting, giving them a romantic tinge--the cafe, with its quiet and rich appointments and the stupendous prices named on its menu for even the ordinary things; the waiter, looking straight before him, feature-fixed as a Teddy-bear; and, most of all, the presiding spirit, the polished and pleasant man who had talked so simply and companionably and yet who, in certain unexplainable ways, had unconsciously suggested that he was "somebody great."
