used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
(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 He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
cultivatingverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
and nothing more
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
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 There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
for more time
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
Marcos
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From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
not any; not one
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
a human being
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
splendors
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From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
make square
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
titledadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtəld/
belonging to the peerage
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He is wearing gloves, just as in the good old days; but now it is out of necessity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is soberly dressed in a dark suit, and there is something rustic about his appearance, which reveals the man who lives in the country, enjoys cultivating the soil, and feels constraint on returning to city life.
a Caucasian
From this reading There is nothing about his person to recall the long velvet lined frock coats, the high white silk hats, and the other splendors of his eccentric elegance.
which person or people
From this reading He is no longer the ceremonious Colonel who used to kiss the hands of the elderly and noble ladies in the gambling rooms, and was present as the inevitable guest at the luncheons of all the titled families stopping at the Hotel de Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Don Marcos is descending the slopes of the public gardens toward the Casino Square, in conversation with a soldier.
