used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Then you would get all the Americans there too."
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "Then you would get all the Americans there too."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
Buckler's
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From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
conciselyadverbUS /kənˈsaɪsli/
in a concise manner; in a few words
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Our silence was properly contemptuous of this sally.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
didn't
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From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
take in solid food
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Then you would get all the Americans there too."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
impenitentlyadverb
in an impenitent manner
From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our silence was properly contemptuous of this sally.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our silence was properly contemptuous of this sally.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Our silence was properly contemptuous of this sally.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
sallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Our silence was properly contemptuous of this sally.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Our silence was properly contemptuous of this sally.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
SummitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
Summit-to
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From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
Summit-to-Drink
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From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you would get all the Americans there too."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Then you would get all the Americans there too."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our silence was properly contemptuous of this sally.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Or why not go further," said a frivolous voice, "and suggest hospitality too--and Buckler's hospitality is notorious--by calling it 'Summit-to- Eat'?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our silence was properly contemptuous of this sally.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not," said another guest, "call it 'The Summit'? or, more concisely, just 'Summit'?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Then you would get all the Americans there too."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you didn't like that you might call it 'Summit-to-Drink,'" the frivolous voice impenitently continued.
