used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
attendeesnounUS /əˈtenˈdiːz/
plural of “attendee” — a person who is present and participates in a meeting
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
beersnounUS /bɪrz/
plural of “beer” — a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Cade ordered a couple of beers and some quarters.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
Cade
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From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
being one more than ten
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
GesturingverbUS /ˈdʒestʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “gesture” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
guysnounUS /ɡaɪz/
plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
Mandi
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From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
microbrewerynounUS /ˈmaɪkroʊbruːəri/
a small brewery; consumption of the product is mainly elsewhere
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Cade ordered a couple of beers and some quarters.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
pubnounUS /pʌb/
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Cade ordered a couple of beers and some quarters.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
express in words
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cade ordered a couple of beers and some quarters.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
migratory
From this reading Mandi and Cade discovered the place to be almost empty, despite large numbers of convention attendees wandering the streets.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chapter Eleven Near the end of the next block was a pub and microbrewery that had a couple of pool tables.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Two guys at a table near the window nodded to Mandi and Cade as they entered and approached the bar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gesturing around the pub, Mandi said, "Well, Ed, you did say you wanted to get away from the crowds."
