used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wingate refused both the chair and the cigars and appeared not to notice the outstretched hand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Wingate refused both the chair and the cigars and appeared not to notice the outstretched hand.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
CabanasnounUS /kəˈbænəz/
plural of “cabana” — a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Take a chair, please.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Wingate refused both the chair and the cigars and appeared not to notice the outstretched hand.
greatly pleased
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Wingate refused both the chair and the cigars and appeared not to notice the outstretched hand.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
Phipps
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From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Take a chair, please.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Wingate refused both the chair and the cigars and appeared not to notice the outstretched hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
carry out
From this reading "Take a chair, please.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
someone who visits
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether you smoke in the mornings, but these Cabanas," he added, opening the box, "are extraordinarily mild and I think quite pleasant."
Wingate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Phipps received his visitor with a genial smile and outstretched hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Delighted to see you, Mr. Wingate," he said heartily.
