Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

speak to someone

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

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From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

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From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

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From this reading Mrs. Harrigod!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

go away from a place

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

engage in

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

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 A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Harrigod!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

precisely as stated

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

which person or people

From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.

belonging to which person

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.