used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
(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 The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
BrazilianadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
cafesnounUS /ˌkæˈfeɪz/
plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
cassavanoun
a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
put or send forth
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
lentilsnounUS /ˈlentəlz/
plural of “lentil” — round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
most important element
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
the force of workers available
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
obviatedverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪtəd/
past form of “obviate” — do away with
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
one-eyedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌˈnaɪd/
having or showing only one eye
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
peppersnounUS /ˈpepərz/
plural of “pepper” — climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
express in words
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One is safer here than in some of the flash cafes in the main streets of Rio."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
precisely as stated
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
well-behavedadjective
(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The table at which they sat was at some distance from any other, so all risk of their conversation being overheard was obviated.
a Caucasian
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
belonging to which person
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having dined off some very greasy dishes served up with cassava or lentils, and seasoned with hot peppers in the Brazilian fashion, Carew and the mate lit their pipes, and the one-eyed negro brought them cups of black coffee and glasses of white native rum.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, thieves and murderers, all of them," replied the mate, "but well-behaved, quiet folk, as you see.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "All these men are thieves, you say?" said Carew, looking round at the strange assembly, on whose faces the Venetian lanterns cast a ruddy glow.
