used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
Alt-Aussee
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From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening meal was over.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
brought together in one place
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
the literary culture
From this reading Well-known men of letters, painters, sculptors, musicians, publishers.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The evening meal was over.
the force of workers available
From this reading Well-known men of letters, painters, sculptors, musicians, publishers.
mirroringverbUS /ˈmɪrərɪŋ/
-ing form of “mirror” — reflect as if in a mirror
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Well-known men of letters, painters, sculptors, musicians, publishers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
and nothing more
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The evening meal was over.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading Well-known men of letters, painters, sculptors, musicians, publishers.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Well-known men of letters, painters, sculptors, musicians, publishers.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
sculptorsnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Well-known men of letters, painters, sculptors, musicians, publishers.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
VienneseadjectiveUS /viˈeniːs/
of or relating to or characteristic of Vienna or its inhabitants
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
Villoner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SHOT A group of friends had gathered in the villa of Herbert Villoner, the author, in Alt-Aussee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening meal was over.
Well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Well-known men of letters, painters, sculptors, musicians, publishers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading They were sitting on the terrace, leaning back in their wicker chairs; the lovely lake lay below, mirroring the moon--into the motionless air curled wreaths of cigarette smoke.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading As a rule they went to the country resorts only after the summer had reached its height; but this year they had fled from the city in June, to escape as much as possible of the filthy spray of Viennese politics.
