used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
(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 "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
beneficiariesnounUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃieriz/
plural of “beneficiary” — the recipient of funds or other benefits
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Practically all the books on etiquette have the same note of subserviency to the custom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Practically all the books on etiquette have the same note of subserviency to the custom.
the act of departing
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Practically all the books on etiquette have the same note of subserviency to the custom.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
francnounUS /fræŋk/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
coins made of gold
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
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 "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
come together
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
a brief written record
From this reading Practically all the books on etiquette have the same note of subserviency to the custom.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Practically all the books on etiquette have the same note of subserviency to the custom.
Others
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From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
perpetuateverbUS /pərˈpetʃəweɪt/
cause to continue or prevail
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
PracticallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Practically all the books on etiquette have the same note of subserviency to the custom.
propitiated
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From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Practically all the books on etiquette have the same note of subserviency to the custom.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
only a very short time before
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
subserviency
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From this reading Practically all the books on etiquette have the same note of subserviency to the custom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
tippingverbUS /ˈtɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "In a fashionable European hotel the rule of tipping a franc a week all around may safely be observed during a long stop.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
in the company of; together with
From this reading But at the hour of departure something extra must be added to the weekly franc, and the head waiter will scarcely smile as blandly as need be if he is not propitiated with gold."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Others, the writer says, have claims that it is well to recognize and meet before they urge them.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The point to be remembered is that, without being conscious of it, these writers are in league with the beneficiaries of the custom to perpetuate and extend it.
