used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
AFFRAYnoun
noisy quarrel
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
uttered without voice
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
Christy's
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From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
at any time
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
set up or found
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
brought together in one place
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
intermixedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪkst/
past form of “intermix” — combine into one
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
NASSAUnounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
not any; not one
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
others
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From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
a human being
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
piazzas
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From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
on the contrary
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
seaman'snounUS /ˈsiːmənz/
possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
plural of “story” — 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 He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading They were dressed in seaman's garments for the most part, though not as common sailors; and doubtless many of them were commanders or officers of the vessels in the harbor.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
at the time that
From this reading He breathed easier when he had made the circuit of the piazzas on the first floor, though there were two others on the stories above it, for he found no one he could identify as a person he had seen before.
which person or people
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN AFFRAY IN NASSAU Christy's first care was to look about among the guests of the hotel gathered on the piazza, in order to ascertain if there was any person there whom he had ever met before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Putting on an indifferent air he walked about the veranda, observing every person he encountered, as well as those who were seated in groups, engaged in rather noisy conversation, intermixed with a great deal of profanity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Very few of them were what could be classed as genteel people, and some of them were such people as one would not expect to see at a first-class hotel.
