used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
ACCIDENTSnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
Barry
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From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
brewverbUS /bruː/
prepare by brewing
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
brewedverbUS /bruːd/
past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
and nothing more
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
lock-up
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From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
M'Todd
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From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
O'Hara'snounUS /oʊˈherəz/
possessive form of “o'hara” — United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
one of four equal parts
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
sausagenounUS /ˈsɔːsədʒ/
highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
sizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/
hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
succulentnounUS /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/
a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
From this reading But just now it was at its height, and every evening, at a quarter past five, there might be heard in the houses the sizzling of the succulent sausage and other rare delicacies.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
tea-things
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From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
up to a particular time
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
vaultsnounUS /vɔːlts/
plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
at the time that
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the summer term there were other things to do--nets, which lasted till a quarter to seven (when lock-up was), and the baths--and brewing practically ceased.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As a rule, one or two studies would club together to brew, instead of preparing solitary banquets.
Wrykinians
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From this reading Most Wrykinians brewed in the winter and Easter terms, when the days were short and lock-up early.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading X BEING A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS On the evening following O'Hara's adventure in the vaults, Barry and M'Todd were in their study, getting out the tea-things.
