Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

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

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

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From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

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

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

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From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

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

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

destroyed or killed

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

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

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

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

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

a believer in imperialism

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

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

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

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

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

according to the clock

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

held or filled or in use

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

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

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

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

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Pioneers of colonial industry, imperialist politicians, and leaders of commerce met at the table.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Don Arturo's hospitality was famous at Las Palmas, London and Liverpool, and people talk about the feasts he gave.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

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

From this reading "CAYMAN'S" RETURN Don Arturo and his party occupied a corner of the glass-roofed _patio_ at the Metropole.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

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

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.

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

From this reading The company's cold stores were searched and the finest fruit in the island was ordered.

at the time that

From this reading For the most part, the tourists had gone when Las Palmas got hot, and the big hotel was nearly empty, but the cook and manager had given the party's ten o'clock breakfast careful thought.