(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 All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The question struck the simple villagers as being very funny and they all laughed uproariously.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
the two together, not just one
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
cross-leggedadverb
with the legs crossed
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading The question struck the simple villagers as being very funny and they all laughed uproariously.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
housewivesnounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪvz/
plural of “housewife” — a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
of the present time and place
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The question struck the simple villagers as being very funny and they all laughed uproariously.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
engage in
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
information about recent and important events
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
not any; not one
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
others
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From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question struck the simple villagers as being very funny and they all laughed uproariously.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The question struck the simple villagers as being very funny and they all laughed uproariously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The question struck the simple villagers as being very funny and they all laughed uproariously.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were not stools enough to go around, so they all sat cross-legged on the floor and talked as they ate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
townspeoplenounUS /ˈtaʊnzpiːpəl/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
uproariouslyadverb
in a hilarious manner
From this reading The question struck the simple villagers as being very funny and they all laughed uproariously.
precisely as stated
From this reading The question struck the simple villagers as being very funny and they all laughed uproariously.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “First of all,” said Bob, “what is this place called and in what country is it?”
in or at the place that
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
which person or people
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All of the townspeople who could crowd into the room did so, and both windows and the doorway were jammed with the curious faces of others who wanted to hear news of the Great War.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The leader of the villagers escorted his young guests to the largest house in the town, where immediate preparations were made for the finest dinner that German housewives--and there are no better!--could make.
