used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
blood-relationship
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From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
not accessible to view
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading They were defenders of their country only lately returned home, and were revelling in reminiscences of the war.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
brought together in one place
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They were defenders of their country only lately returned home, and were revelling in reminiscences of the war.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
in the recent past
From this reading They were defenders of their country only lately returned home, and were revelling in reminiscences of the war.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
the force of workers available
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
not any; not one
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
and nothing more
From this reading They were defenders of their country only lately returned home, and were revelling in reminiscences of the war.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading They were defenders of their country only lately returned home, and were revelling in reminiscences of the war.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They were defenders of their country only lately returned home, and were revelling in reminiscences of the war.
revelling
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From this reading They were defenders of their country only lately returned home, and were revelling in reminiscences of the war.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
schnapsnoun
any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
tankards
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From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading They were defenders of their country only lately returned home, and were revelling in reminiscences of the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The oak table round which they were seated presented a goodly array of tankards, and short, bulky bottles containing _schnaps_.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was that distinct family likeness among them which equality in birth, breeding, and education often stamps on men between whom there exists no tie of blood-relationship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their faces, flushed with brandy and enthusiasm, were almost entirely concealed from view by the dense clouds of smoke they puffed from their huge pipes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One August day in this memorable year, a party of young men were gathered together in the parlour of a large country house.
