used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading You shall come to those another time if you wish.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
for the reason that
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I leave the theatre to your choosing.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You shall come to those another time if you wish.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
Don't
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From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This particular evening I want to be quiet, and this is the quietest place I know.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You shall come to those another time if you wish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This particular evening I want to be quiet, and this is the quietest place I know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This particular evening I want to be quiet, and this is the quietest place I know.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
go away from a place
From this reading I leave the theatre to your choosing.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This particular evening I want to be quiet, and this is the quietest place I know.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading This particular evening I want to be quiet, and this is the quietest place I know.
quietestadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətəst/
superlative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading This particular evening I want to be quiet, and this is the quietest place I know.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You shall come to those another time if you wish.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I leave the theatre to your choosing.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You shall come to those another time if you wish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You shall come to those another time if you wish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
Traill's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
ultra-fashionable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading This particular evening I want to be quiet, and this is the quietest place I know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dinner was fixed some few days later for seven o'clock in a little restaurant in Soho.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "_Don't think because I chose this place_," concluded Traill's letter, "_that I am considering the fact that we are not dressing, and that, therefore, it ought not to be some ultra-fashionable place.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading You shall come to those another time if you wish.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You shall come to those another time if you wish.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I leave the theatre to your choosing.
