used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
matters of personal concern
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
a quantity of money
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
for the reason that
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
d'oeuvres
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From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
something many people believe that is false
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
hors
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From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
HÔTEL
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From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
immediately past
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
Mexonia
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From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
held or filled or in use
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
SPLENDIDE
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From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
St
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From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
confined on all sides
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
look attentively
From this reading They are far too occupied with their own affairs to watch us.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we are in a quiet corner, it is true, but we are surrounded by several hundreds of other people.
at the time that
From this reading Always when one has private matters to discuss, I believe in a certain amount of publicity.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is the last place, for instance, where our friend from Mexonia would dream of looking for us."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
Étarpe
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From this reading AT THE HÔTEL SPLENDIDE "I asked you," the Baron remarked, helping himself to _hors d'oeuvres,_ "to dine with me here, because I fancy that the little inn at St. Étarpe is being closely watched.
