Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

(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 "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

at or in or to any place

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

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From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

an agenda of things to do

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

set up or found

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

a person of German nationality

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

with low volume

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

trying something to find out about it

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

precisely as stated

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Captain Raymond was not gone very long, and on his return found the others sitting quietly listening to the music of the German band.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Doubtless," returned the captain, "and though we visited all the lower apartments of the building the other day, we did not go up to the roof; so that a visit to it will have for us the charm of novelty."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "There are _cafes_ at each end of the roof covered with Oriental awnings," he said, "and surely we may expect as good fare at a woman's establishment as anywhere else."

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But they were ready to go at his invitation and test the excellence of the fare to be obtained at the Woman's Building.