used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What mattered it if the seat were already occupied by another Arab?
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
from appearances alone
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
Carl
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From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
Carl's
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From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
the specified day of the month
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What mattered it if the seat were already occupied by another Arab?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What mattered it if the seat were already occupied by another Arab?
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading What mattered it if the seat were already occupied by another Arab?
used to form the superlative
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
held or filled or in use
From this reading What mattered it if the seat were already occupied by another Arab?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
scimitar-like
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From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
confined on all sides
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading As he looked about for a seat, an Arab, apparently acting as an usher to the Europeans, guided him through the crowd to a seat near the arena.
VAMPIREnounUS /ˈvæmpaɪr/
(folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What mattered it if the seat were already occupied by another Arab?
at the time that
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DANCE OF THE VAMPIRE The dancing place, an open space surrounded by palms and date trees, under which were tables and chairs for the guests, was already quite crowded when Carl arrived.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A native tribe was performing one of their wild desert dances, swinging their guns and great scimitar-like knives in a most fascinating way--howling and shrieking at the top of their lungs and accompanied by the deafening noise of a native band.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few words and the threat of a kick sent him scurrying away, although Carl noted, with a smile, that he waited nearby for the other, apparently in anticipation of part of Carl’s tip.
