used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
(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 "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
(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 thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
boisterouslyadverb
in a carefree manner
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
d'hote
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From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
entreenounUS /ˈɑːntreɪ/
the principal dish of a meal
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
an opening into or through something
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
Moncreith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
not any; not one
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
Orson
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From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
sandedverbUS /ˈsændɪd/
past form of “sand” — rub with sandpaper
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
a special situation
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
waneverbUS /weɪn/
grow smaller
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though it certainly wasn't the fare one came to this hole for."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
wine-barrels
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From this reading Its sanded floor, its boisterously exposed wine-barrels, the meaningless vivacity of its Hungarian orchestra, evidently stirred him no more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Luke Moncreith turned his eyes, as he said that, over the place they sat in, smiling at it with somewhat melancholy contempt.
wryadjectiveUS /raɪ/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, there is nothing, after all, so tedious as the sham variety of a table d'hote.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "The thing is already on the wane," said young Orson Vane, making a wry face over the entree, and sniffing at his glass, "and, if you ask me, I think the general digestion of society will be the better for it."
