used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But is one compelled to flirt, on this stroll?" asked Belle, with a comical pout.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was between one and two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was between one and two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
Anstey
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From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was between one and two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But is one compelled to flirt, on this stroll?" asked Belle, with a comical pout.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "But is one compelled to flirt, on this stroll?" asked Belle, with a comical pout.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "But is one compelled to flirt, on this stroll?" asked Belle, with a comical pout.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
FEMME
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From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
flirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading "But is one compelled to flirt, on this stroll?" asked Belle, with a comical pout.
FLIRTATIONnounUS /flərˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was between one and two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
and nothing more
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
MeadenounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is Flirtation Walk," replied Mr. Anstey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was between one and two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was between one and two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
a course of conduct
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
poutnounUS /paʊt/
a disdainful grimace
From this reading "But is one compelled to flirt, on this stroll?" asked Belle, with a comical pout.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "This is Flirtation Walk," replied Mr. Anstey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
SPOONY
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From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading "But is one compelled to flirt, on this stroll?" asked Belle, with a comical pout.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was between one and two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was between one and two o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading SPOONY FEMME---FLIRTATION WALK "So this is Flirtation Walk?" asked Belle Meade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But is one compelled to flirt, on this stroll?" asked Belle, with a comical pout.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The four young people---Anstey was one of them---had just turned into the famous path, which begins not far to the eastward of the hotel.
