used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
(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 When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
beakernounUS /ˈbiːkər/
a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic; used for chemistry
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
Chianadjective
of or relating to Chios
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
accept an excuse for
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
flagonnoun
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
engage in
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
the force of workers available
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
PolonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
bring forth or yield
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
smackedverbUS /smækt/
past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
Tartar's
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From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
Tocktamish
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From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
unavoidablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/
by necessity
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By this time Dame Polo was beginning to revive, and the two men were somewhat reassured as to the Tartar's intentions.
at the time that
From this reading 'The master of the house is unavoidably absent,' he observed, when he had smacked his lips noisily.
whetting
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From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Tocktamish poured half a flagon of Chian wine into a tall Venetian beaker and drank it off by way of whetting his appetite.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading When he had entered he had looked as if he meant to murder them all, but it was now evident from his manner that he wished to produce a pleasant impression.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading 'He has sent me to beg that you will excuse him and make yourselves at home.'
