used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
bar-room
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From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
fearless and daring
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
take in liquids
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
Florian
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From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
Gaststube
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From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
grim-faced
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From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
social deportment
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
the force of workers available
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
something you have to do
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
Robbler
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From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
Tyroleseadjective
of or relating to or characteristic of the Tyrol or its people
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
WAGERnounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a dance at the inn—a prodigious dance, of truly national severity.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It was the eve of a wedding, and, as is usual on such occasions, the peasants of the neighbourhood had assembled in full force to drink good luck to the forthcoming union.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
Wirthshaus
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From this reading WAGER OF BATTLE That evening at the _Wirthshaus_, as things turned out, Will and Florian had an excellent opportunity afforded them of observing for themselves the manners and customs of the Tyrolese Robbler.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The _Gaststube_ or bar-room was crowded with a gay throng of bright and merry faces.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young men were there, jaunty, bold, and defiant; the old men, austere and stern of feature from the hardships of long life among the grim-faced mountains.
