used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
anew
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Brave youngsters," muttered Schnetz.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
a female human offspring
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
eye-glass
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From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
a social unit living together
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
medalsnounUS /ˈmedəlz/
plural of “medal” — an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Brave youngsters," muttered Schnetz.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
Schnetz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
a male human offspring
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She looked at his companion through her eye-glass, but did not appear to know him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
precisely as stated
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside, they were swallowed up again in the roaring and surging human stream, and borne toward the city.
which person or people
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old countess drove past them in a very elegant open carriage, her daughter by her side, and her son and son-in-law on the back seat, both in uniform and decorated with medals of honor.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The happy old woman, who was taking the fresh glories of her family out for a ride, and gazing around her with proud eyes, recognized Schnetz immediately, and nodded to him with amiable familiarity.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Brave youngsters," muttered Schnetz.
