used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
completely unclothed
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “Vell, Bonker, vat show to-day?” said the Baron.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
Bonker
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From this reading “Vell, Bonker, vat show to-day?” said the Baron.
breakfastsnounUS /ˈbrekfəsts/
plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
cold-looking
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From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
EmbankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What would you like?” said he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
Hôtel
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From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “What would you like?” said he.
Mayonaise
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From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Vell, Bonker, vat show to-day?” said the Baron.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Vell, Bonker, vat show to-day?” said the Baron.
sippedverbUS /sɪpt/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr Bunker sipped his coffee and smiled back at his friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Vell, Bonker, vat show to-day?” said the Baron.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
to-day
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From this reading “Vell, Bonker, vat show to-day?” said the Baron.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
vatnounUS /væt/
a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production
From this reading “Vell, Bonker, vat show to-day?” said the Baron.
Vell
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From this reading “Vell, Bonker, vat show to-day?” said the Baron.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sitting in the Baron’s private room finishing one of the renowned Hôtel Mayonaise breakfasts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What would you like?” said he.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out of the windows they could see the bright curving river, the bare tops of the Embankment trees, a file of barges drifting with the tide, and cold-looking clouds hurrying over the chaos of brick on the opposite shore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “What would you like?” said he.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What would you like?” said he.
