used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
campaignernounUS /kæmˈpeɪnər/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
Cardinegh
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From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
give encouragement to
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
traveling across
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
a female human offspring
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
deannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
and nothing more
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
ministered
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From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
Noreen
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From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
PekingnounUS /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/
capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
portrayverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪ/
portray in words
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A dinner together, just the two, truly a feast after lean months crossing the mountains of separation.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
look attentively
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cardinegh sat by the fire in his little house in Cheer Street, London, and was ministered to by his daughter, Noreen, a heavenly dispensation which the old campaigner believed he had earned.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Then whiskey, glasses, soda, pipes, tobacco, papers of the afternoon--all served by the dearest of hands.
word-painters
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From this reading Jerry Cardinegh, dean of the British word-painters of war, was just home from China, where he had caught the Allies in the act of relieving Peking.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It had been a goodly and enticing service, both to watch and to portray, calling out much of glorious color and tension and peril, and not enough slaughter to chill the world’s appreciation.
