used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
devotee's
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From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
drinkersnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkərz/
plural of “drinker” — a person who drinks liquids
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
Elfinger
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From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
Elfinger's
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From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
divisible by two
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
not any; not one
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
others
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From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
outlivedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈlɪvd/
past form of “outlive” — live longer than
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
win a victory over
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
Rosenbusch
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From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
sourer
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From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
a special situation
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
to-night
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From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
unswervingadjectiveUS /ənˈswɜːrvɪŋ/
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading Elfinger's deep and unswerving fondness had really succeeded in stealing away his little devotee's heart from her heavenly bridegroom.
under normal conditions
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now, the truth is, it was the very same wine, but its flavor could not overcome the bitter taste on the tongue of the drinkers; and in each this bitter taste arose from exactly opposite causes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two other pillars of the Paradise Club had grown shaky, and were in no condition to arrest its fall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading On the way home they confessed to one another that the thing had outlived its day; even the wine to-night was much sourer than in the good old times.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Rosenbusch and Elfinger had both appeared at the first meeting which took place after the unfortunate masquerade, but in a conspicuously depressed mood, and neither so witty nor so grateful for the wit of others as was usually the case with them.
