used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a momentary hesitation he found another glass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After a momentary hesitation he found another glass.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Mr. Burton drank the toast.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Mr. Burton drank the toast.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
set up or found
From this reading After a momentary hesitation he found another glass.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a momentary hesitation he found another glass.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading After a momentary hesitation he found another glass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
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 His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
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From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
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From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading After a momentary hesitation he found another glass.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
selvesnounUS /selvz/
plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
StilesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “stile” — an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Mr. Burton drank the toast.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I hardly know what it's like now, Joe," he said, slowly.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading His host grunted, and from the back of a small cupboard, produced a bottle of whisky and a glass, and set them on the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Our noble selves," said Mr. Stiles, with a tinge of reproach in his tones, "and may we never forget old friendships."
