used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He received them in a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He received them in a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He received them in a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He received them in a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He received them in a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
on one occasion
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He received them in a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received them in a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
that is looked for
From this reading They sought out a prominent broker and asked his advice about the investment of their money.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to remain in the city a few days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He received them in a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their voyage had been a favourable one, and they had made some pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.
at the time that
From this reading HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
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 HOME AGAIN It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New York.
