used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
take in solid food
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
merriest
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From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
pianosnounUS /piˈænoʊz/
plural of “piano” — a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
only a very short time before
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
in or at the place that
From this reading From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The quay and bridge were thronged with people.
