used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
(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 Imperious and importunate cries rang at them from all directions.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
cash-box
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From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Imperious and importunate cries rang at them from all directions.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Imperious and importunate cries rang at them from all directions.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
fro
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From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Imperious and importunate cries rang at them from all directions.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
Gustave
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From this reading "Gustave!
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
ImperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading Imperious and importunate cries rang at them from all directions.
importunateadjective
expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
From this reading Imperious and importunate cries rang at them from all directions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
intrenched
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From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
maniacaladjectiveUS /məˈnaɪəkəl/
wildly disordered
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
proprietressnoun
a woman proprietor
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Imperious and importunate cries rang at them from all directions.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
dependable
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Near the door the stout proprietress sat intrenched behind the cash-box in a Parisian manner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Imperious and importunate cries rang at them from all directions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
which person or people
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Meanwhile the little handful of waiters ran to and fro wildly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked with practical amiability at her guests, who dined noisily and with great fire, discussing momentous problems furiously, making wide, maniacal gestures through the cigarette smoke.
