used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
highly skilled
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
Adkins
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From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
anew
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
a quantity of money
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
chef'snounUS /ʃefs/
possessive form of “chef” — a professional cook
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
CreolenounUS /ˈkriːoʊl/
a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
provide as food
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
HOP-OFF
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
immediately past
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
the act of departing
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
engage in
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
not any; not one
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
not in physical motion
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
tastyadjectiveUS /ˈteɪsti/
pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Both of them felt fairly convinced they had been shadowed during the afternoon, although so carefully must this have been accomplished they had no positive proof to make it what Perk would term a “dead certainty.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
the act of using
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Perk was fascinated with his supper, and inwardly vowed that this should not be the last time he would partake of tasty Creole dishes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They really did have a delightful “feed,” and the dishes set before them were as a rule complete mysteries although the obliging madame, seeing they were tasting her triumphs of the French _chef’s_ art for the first time, gladly explained the nature of the food they consumed with so much gusto.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOP-OFF Leaving the hotel, after settling their account, and still making use of the taxi with its accommodating driver, Jack and his comrade had taken what small amount of hand luggage they possessed along with them, not meaning to come back again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Adkins had recommended a small but unique restaurant run by a buxom French madame, where they could have a Creole supper, such as would long haunt their memories as a genuine treat and it was to this place they ordered their driver to convey them.
