used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading His reflections seemed to be of an agreeable nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
blancmangenounUS /bləˈmɑːndʒ/
sweet almond-flavored milk pudding thickened with gelatin or cornstarch; usually molded
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
ComradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
cuttingsnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋz/
plural of “cutting” — the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
set up or found
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
provided with artificial light
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His reflections seemed to be of an agreeable nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
Prebble
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From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
Psmith
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From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading His reflections seemed to be of an agreeable nature.
sausagenounUS /ˈsɔːsədʒ/
highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His reflections seemed to be of an agreeable nature.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
in the near future
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
make square
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Mike soon found himself soothed by his bright surroundings, and gradually his impressions of blancmange, Edward, and Comrade Prebble faded from his mind.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Psmith scanned its contents a curious smile lit up his face.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Psmith, meanwhile, was preserving an unusual silence, being deep in a large square book of the sort in which Press cuttings are pasted.
belonging to which person
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Arrived at a cafe whose window appeared to be a sort of museum of every kind of German sausage, they took possession of a vacant table and ordered coffee.
