used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
(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 THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
ArenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
BalkannounUS /ˈbɔːlkən/
an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
BulgarianounUS /bəlˈɡeriə/
a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
Carlo
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From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
ConfederacynounUS /kənˈfedərəsi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
diplomatsnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæts/
plural of “diplomat” — an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
Eis
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From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
Giro's
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From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
marble-topped
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From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
Near-East
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From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
an angry dispute
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
Serajoz
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From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
Shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading At the Continental one meets diplomats, statesmen, secret service agents from all countries.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Many an extra tangle in the Near-East question has been tied at quiet, informal parties on the terrace of the Continental.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE QUARREL The Continental Hotel at Serajoz is known to all travellers by reputation at least.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
at the time that
From this reading The second Balkan War, when the rest of the Confederacy joined arms against Bulgaria, was planned one evening around a marble-topped table in a secluded corner of the terrace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It ranks with Shepherd's Hotel at Cairo, the Eis Arena in Berlin, Giro's at Monte Carlo.
