used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
ACCOMPLICESnounUS /əˈkɑːmpləsəz/
plural of “accomplice” — a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
embankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
iniquities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
not in physical motion
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading After dinner they sat on the verandah overlooking the river and the embankment.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
(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 They--alas!--have not dined so well, or they could not walk so fast, or drag their limbs so hopelessly, or lean over the wall so sadly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE THREE ACCOMPLICES On that same evening the three accomplices--probably on the proceeds of their iniquities--were dining together at the _Savoy_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
which person or people
From this reading 'Tis sweet, what time the evening shades prevail, while one is still in the stage of physical comfort and mental peace attendant upon an artistic little banquet, to view from the serene heights of a balcony at that hotel the unquiet figures of those who flit backwards and forwards below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elsie leaned her head upon her hands, looking down upon this scene, though not quite with these thoughts.
