used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He then leaned over the table and began to talk.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
by-the-bye
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From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
dark-visaged
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From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
egotisticaladjectiveUS /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/
characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
the act of departing
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
Grooten
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From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
how
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From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He then leaned over the table and began to talk.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
a brief written record
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
on one occasion
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He then leaned over the table and began to talk.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
savoured
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From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He then leaned over the table and began to talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He then leaned over the table and began to talk.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then leaned over the table and began to talk.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Grooten, as my new acquaintance called himself, belied neither his appearance nor his modest reference to himself.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
which person or people
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His anecdotes were always pungent, personal without being egotistical, and savoured always with a certain dry and perfectly natural humour.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Apparently my host had been in every country of the world, and mixed with people of note in each.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He proved at once that he knew how to order a satisfactory luncheon, going through the _menu_ with the quiet deliberation of a connoisseur, neither seeking nor accepting any advice from the dark-visaged waiter who stood by his side, and finally writing out his few carefully chosen dishes with a special postscript as to the coffee, which, by-the-bye, we were never to taste.
