used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
CarlsbadnounUS /ˈkɑːrlsbæd/
a town in southeastern New Mexico on the Pecos River near the Mexican border; potash deposits
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
Cloudwater
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From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Has the Princess come in from her drive yet?"
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "Has the Princess come in from her drive yet?"
EliasnounUS /əˈlaɪəs/
plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
fidgetverbUS /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
move restlessly
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
Fordyce
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From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Has the Princess come in from her drive yet?"
a man of refinement
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has the Princess come in from her drive yet?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Has the Princess come in from her drive yet?"
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Has the Princess come in from her drive yet?"
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "Has the Princess come in from her drive yet?"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
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 FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
have in common
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He was informed that she had not, and he sat down in the verandah to wait.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
at the time that
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
which person or people
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was both an American gentleman and an American father, therefore he was accustomed to waiting for his women folk and did not fidget.
a late time of life
From this reading FIVE YEARS AFTERWARDS Mr. Elias Cloudwater came up the steps of the Savoy Hotel at Carlsbad, and called to the Arab who was waiting about:
but in spite of that
From this reading "Has the Princess come in from her drive yet?"
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He read the _New York Herald_, and when he had devoured the share list, he glanced at the society news and read that, among others who were expected at the Bohemian health resort that day, was Lord Fordyce, motoring, for a stay of three weeks for the cure.
