used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!" said da Costa, with swelling breast.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading "Ah!" said da Costa, with swelling breast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
clovenounUS /kloʊv/
aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
CostanounUS /ˈkɔːstɑː/
a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing)
From this reading "Ah!" said da Costa, with swelling breast.
danounUS /dɑː/
an official prosecutor for a judicial district
From this reading "Ah!" said da Costa, with swelling breast.
digestingverbUS /daɪˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
put on clothes
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "There go my soldiers!"
Goodman'snounUS /ˈɡʊdmænz/
possessive form of “goodman” — United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
Grobstock
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From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
HOW
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From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
Manasseh
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From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "There go my soldiers!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
parasitenounUS /ˈperəsaɪt/
an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah!" said da Costa, with swelling breast.
sauntered
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From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
scarlet-striped
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From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
Schnorrers
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From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "There go my soldiers!"
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
surtouts
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From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading "Ah!" said da Costa, with swelling breast.
SynagoguenounUS /ˈsɪnəɡɔːɡ/
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
Tenterground
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From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There go my soldiers!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
TreasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading As Manasseh the Great, first beggar in Europe, sauntered across Goodman's Fields, attended by his Polish parasite, both serenely digesting the supper provided by the Treasurer of the Great Synagogue, Joseph Grobstock, a martial music clove suddenly the quiet evening air, and set the _Schnorrers'_ pulses bounding.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
a Caucasian
From this reading From the Tenterground emerged a squad of recruits, picturesque in white fatigue dress, against which the mounted officers showed gallant in blue surtouts and scarlet-striped trousers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ah!" said da Costa, with swelling breast.
WOOEDverbUS /wuːd/
past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor
From this reading SHOWING HOW HIS MAJESTY WENT TO THE THEATRE AND WAS WOOED.
