used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
AdonisnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
anew
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
Clancy
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From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
a female human offspring
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
brought together in one place
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
a young female
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
take the midday meal
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
the force of workers available
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
like better; value more highly
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
red-headed
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From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
cut with a saw
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading The girl smiled pleasantly in response to his greeting, but as he spoke again she stiffened indignantly and retired a step involuntarily, as she saw he had been drinking.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
swaggered
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From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
Taber
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From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Adonis Makes a Deal_ The after theater crowd was trooping into the lobby of the hotel in laughing, chattering groups and drifting steadily toward the cafe, in which already gay parties were gathered at the tables.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading At that moment Williams, a little flushed, swaggered across the lobby, and, lifting his hat, advanced toward the group.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Manager Clancy and his wife, with Secretary Taber and his daughter, came together and they stood undecided, the men urging that they go to the restaurant for a lunch before retiring, and Miss Taber, laughing, declaring that too much pleasure in one day was bad for them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you prefer that red-headed prison bird to me?" he asked in sneering tones.
