used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
Alpinists
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From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
BrotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
camellias
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From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
du
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From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
Eustace's
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From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
execrableadjectiveUS /ˌeɡˈzekrəbəl/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
fluentadjectiveUS /ˈfluːənt/
smooth and unconstrained in movement
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
a particular point in time
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
Nannie's
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From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
and nothing more
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
saneradjectiveUS /ˈseɪnər/
comparative of “sane” — mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
soberer
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From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
Tony
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From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But saner second thoughts prevailed; he decided to postpone the reunion until he should have changed from the picturesque costume of Tony, to the soberer garb of Jerry Junior.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Brotherly affection--and a humorous desire to create a sensation--prompted him to walk in and surprise them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tony returned to the Hotel du Lac, modestly, by the back way.
(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 He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
which person or people
From this reading The window was shaded by a clump of camellias, and he studied at his ease the back of Mrs. Eustace's head and Nannie's vivacious profile as she talked in fluent and execrable German to the two Alpinists who were, at the moment, the only other guests.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He assured himself that his aunt and sister were well by means of an open window in the rear of the dining-room.
