used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
Assouannoun
an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt; two dams across the Nile have been built nearby
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
Barry
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From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
chronicallyadverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəli/
in a habitual and longstanding manner
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
Danbazzar's
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From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
How's
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From this reading How’s the oasis lookin’?”
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
irrigationnounUS /ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
lookin
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From this reading How’s the oasis lookin’?”
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
oasisnounUS /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
From this reading How’s the oasis lookin’?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
a human being
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading “Splendid,” Barry returned hastily, hoping that the other had forgotten about the dates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Hullo!” said that chronically bored person, dropping into a neighbouring armchair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the eve of Danbazzar’s return, Barry ran into his acquaintance, the irrigation specialist, in the lounge of the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve only just come in from Assouan, but I heard you were back.
