used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
breakfasting
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From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
Brock
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From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles was the magnet that drew Brock to the Chatham (that excellent French hotel with the excellent English name).
Chatham
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From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
cocher
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From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
dejeunernoun
a midday meal
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Charles was the magnet that drew Brock to the Chatham (that excellent French hotel with the excellent English name).
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Charles was the magnet that drew Brock to the Chatham (that excellent French hotel with the excellent English name).
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Charles was the magnet that drew Brock to the Chatham (that excellent French hotel with the excellent English name).
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Charles was the magnet that drew Brock to the Chatham (that excellent French hotel with the excellent English name).
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading Charles was the magnet that drew Brock to the Chatham (that excellent French hotel with the excellent English name).
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Charles was the magnet that drew Brock to the Chatham (that excellent French hotel with the excellent English name).
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
oleanders
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From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
and nothing more
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
a human being
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
express in speech
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brock was breakfasting out-of-doors in the cheerful little garden of the Hotel Chatham.
at the time that
From this reading It is beside the question to remark that one is obliged to reverse the English when directing a _cocher_ to the Chatham.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sun streamed warmly upon the concrete floor of the court just beyond the row of palms and oleanders that fringed the rail against which his _Herald_ rested, that he might read as he ran, so to speak.
which person or people
From this reading He was the only person having _dejeuner_ on the "terrace," as he named it to the obsequious waiter who always attended him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charles was the magnet that drew Brock to the Chatham (that excellent French hotel with the excellent English name).
