used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
adaptabilitynounUS /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
From this reading Her adaptability was little short of marvellous.
AFTERNOON'SnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
(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 restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
a quantity of money
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
d'hotel
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From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
Deane
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From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
set up or found
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
a young female
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her adaptability was little short of marvellous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
and nothing more
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her adaptability was little short of marvellous.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
maitre
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From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Her adaptability was little short of marvellous.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
a particular point in time
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
not any; not one
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
SHOPPINGnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her adaptability was little short of marvellous.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She was by no means a silent companion, although her conversation consisted for the most part of questions.
unusual or striking
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She smiled at the right moment at the obsequious _maitre d'hotel_, and exhibited just the proper amount of interest in the luncheon which Deane ordered.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her adaptability was little short of marvellous.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING Deane found a singular interest, an interest which amounted almost to fascination, in watching the demeanor and general deportment of his companion.
which person or people
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The restaurant was somewhat crowded, but there was no one who attracted more notice than Deane and the girl who sat opposite him,--slim, and elegantly dressed,--looking around her with a certain partly veiled interest, which was all the time in piquant contrast to the languor of her eyes and manner.
