used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
a line of approach
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The hidden orchestra was discoursing music to suit the taste of the most critical.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
discoursing
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From this reading The hidden orchestra was discoursing music to suit the taste of the most critical.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
fashionablyadverbUS /ˈfæʃənəbli/
in a fashionable manner
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST STROKE.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
not accessible to view
From this reading The hidden orchestra was discoursing music to suit the taste of the most critical.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
set afire or burning
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
most important element
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
the force of workers available
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The hidden orchestra was discoursing music to suit the taste of the most critical.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The hidden orchestra was discoursing music to suit the taste of the most critical.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading The hidden orchestra was discoursing music to suit the taste of the most critical.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading THE FIRST STROKE.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The hidden orchestra was discoursing music to suit the taste of the most critical.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The hidden orchestra was discoursing music to suit the taste of the most critical.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST STROKE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading The place was brilliantly lighted, the guests fashionably dressed, and the scene one to impress the unaccustomed visitor.
Waldorf-Astoria
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From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
(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 The main dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria was well filled, almost every table being taken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
which person or people
From this reading Seated at a table on the Fifth Avenue side were two men who attracted more or less attention.
