Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

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From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

unvarying in nature

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

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From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

in a delightful manner

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

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From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

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From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

divisible by two

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

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From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

sing with closed lips

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

an extemporaneous speech or remark

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

comparative of “merry” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

a particular point in time

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

habitually reserved and uncommunicative

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In his earlier days he had been a constant diner-out; he understood the ordering of impromptu meals, and he had that decision and air which inspires respect even in a head-waiter.

which person or people

From this reading It was all most delightful--delightfully novel to Cicely and her friend, delightful to Drexley, who was amazed to find that the power of enjoyment still remained with him.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading He marshalled his little party to the table reserved for them, waved away the _table d'hote_ card, and ordered his dishes and wine with excellent judgment and consideration for the tastes of his guests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING Drexley, a travelled man of fastidious tastes and with ample means to gratify them, proved a delightful host.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The soft strains of music rose and fell from a small but perfectly chosen Hungarian band out on the balcony, the hum of conversation grew louder and merrier at every moment, the champagne flashed in their glasses, and a younger Drexley occupied the place of their kindly but taciturn host.