used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were cosmopolitans, and among them were a number of Russians.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They were cosmopolitans, and among them were a number of Russians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Villa du Lac everything was spacious, luxurious, and quiet.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
cosmopolitans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were cosmopolitans, and among them were a number of Russians.
du
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the Villa du Lac everything was spacious, luxurious, and quiet.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At the Villa du Lac everything was spacious, luxurious, and quiet.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
hostelries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading At the Villa du Lac everything was spacious, luxurious, and quiet.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading At the Villa du Lac everything was spacious, luxurious, and quiet.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
Malfait
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
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 M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They were cosmopolitans, and among them were a number of Russians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
PensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
Polperro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading At the Villa du Lac everything was spacious, luxurious, and quiet.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading They were cosmopolitans, and among them were a number of Russians.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading At the Villa du Lac everything was spacious, luxurious, and quiet.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
required or under orders
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were cosmopolitans, and among them were a number of Russians.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
on a floor above
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading At the Villa du Lac everything was spacious, luxurious, and quiet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two hostelries, hers and Anna's, were in almost absurd contrast the one to the other.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading M. Polperro's clients spent, or so Sylvia supposed, much of their time in their own rooms upstairs, or else in the Casino, while many of them had their own motors, and went out on long excursions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
Wolsky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hours later Sylvia Bailey was having luncheon with Anna Wolsky in the Pension Malfait.
