used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
in actual fact
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
(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 LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
any thing at all
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
Cleo's
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From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
Dejeunernoun
a midday meal
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
else
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From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
divisible by two
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
genuflexions
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From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
a quick look
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She left him standing in the hall whilst she interviewed the manager.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She left him standing in the hall whilst she interviewed the manager.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading She left him standing in the hall whilst she interviewed the manager.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She left him standing in the hall whilst she interviewed the manager.
LEPERnounUS /ˈlepər/
a person afflicted with leprosy
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading She left him standing in the hall whilst she interviewed the manager.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
and nothing more
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
outstretching
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From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
RaftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
Selm
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From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
having a supporting base
From this reading She left him standing in the hall whilst she interviewed the manager.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But before thinking of dejeuner or anything else she had to see about Raft.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LEPER Dejeuner had been prepared for the party in a private room, a big room, for there were twelve guests all told, including not only Cleo's friends but the business men, and the friends of Prince Selm.
at the time that
From this reading The manager, when he had caught a glimpse of the intended guest, revolted; not openly, it is true, but with genuflexions and outstretching of hands.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading She left him standing in the hall whilst she interviewed the manager.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Actually, the business would have been easier for her had she brought with her an animal, even of the largest pattern.
