used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
agapes
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From this reading There is a large upper chamber reserved for agapes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Here, one wet and dismal winter's evening, the Novembrists assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading There is a large upper chamber reserved for agapes.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
combinesnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnz/
plural of “combine” — harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Here, one wet and dismal winter's evening, the Novembrists assembled.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Here, one wet and dismal winter's evening, the Novembrists assembled.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
fellow-members
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From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, one wet and dismal winter's evening, the Novembrists assembled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
hybridnounUS /ˈhaɪbrəd/
a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., “monolingual” has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
inauguraladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːɡərəl/
occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
inefficiencynounUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a large upper chamber reserved for agapes.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
Novembrist
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From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
Novembrists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, one wet and dismal winter's evening, the Novembrists assembled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here, one wet and dismal winter's evening, the Novembrists assembled.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
Piccolomini
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
Piccolomini's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading There is a large upper chamber reserved for agapes.
RestaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a large upper chamber reserved for agapes.
the topmost one of two
From this reading There is a large upper chamber reserved for agapes.
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inaugural dinner of the Novembrist Club was held at Piccolomini's Restaurant.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Dick arrived early, and from his place near the door he watched his fellow-members come in.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Here, one wet and dismal winter's evening, the Novembrists assembled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Here, one wet and dismal winter's evening, the Novembrists assembled.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Piccolomini is in, but not exactly of, Soho, for it is a cross between a Soho restaurant and a Corner House, a hybrid which combines the worst qualities of both parents--the dirt and inefficiency of Soho, the size and vulgarity of Lyons.
