used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After loitering a moment or two outside Jack followed.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Jack commended Mr. Anderson's discrimination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
a line of approach
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind the saloon was a small glass-roofed "garden" set with tables.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Jack commended Mr. Anderson's discrimination.
dinersnounUS /ˈdaɪnərz/
plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading Jack commended Mr. Anderson's discrimination.
eating-place
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From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After loitering a moment or two outside Jack followed.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Behind the saloon was a small glass-roofed "garden" set with tables.
glass-roofed
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From this reading Behind the saloon was a small glass-roofed "garden" set with tables.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
a small worthless amount
From this reading After loitering a moment or two outside Jack followed.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading After loitering a moment or two outside Jack followed.
long-established
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From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
a particular point in time
From this reading After loitering a moment or two outside Jack followed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Jack commended Mr. Anderson's discrimination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After loitering a moment or two outside Jack followed.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading After loitering a moment or two outside Jack followed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Behind the saloon was a small glass-roofed "garden" set with tables.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Behind the saloon was a small glass-roofed "garden" set with tables.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Behind the saloon was a small glass-roofed "garden" set with tables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Behind the saloon was a small glass-roofed "garden" set with tables.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After loitering a moment or two outside Jack followed.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The settled familiar style of the waiters and diners suggested that this was a real eating-place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behind the saloon was a small glass-roofed "garden" set with tables.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But at a modest saloon on Lexington avenue, a place with a long-established air, he turned in.
