used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It must be a romance, Baron?”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
Bonker
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From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
connoisseursnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːrz/
plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
entrées
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From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
hockverbUS /hɑːk/
leave as a guarantee in return for money
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
incognitoadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkɔːɡˈniːtoʊ/
with your identity concealed
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It must be a romance, Baron?”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
the sound of laughing
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
mitnounUS /ˈeˈmaɪˈtiː/
an engineering university in Cambridge
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “It must be a romance, Baron?”
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr Bunker commended the hock, and suggested a second bottle; the Baron praised the _entrées_, and insisted on another helping.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
vant
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From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading The frequent laughter arising from their table excited general remark throughout the room, and already the waiters were whispering to the other guests that this was a German nobleman of royal blood engaged in a diplomatic mission of importance, and his friend a ducal member of the English Cabinet, at present, for reasons of state, incognito.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Baron and Mr Bunker discussed their dinner with the relish of approving connoisseurs.
zat
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From this reading “Bonker!” exclaimed the Baron, “I am in zat frame of head I vant a romance, an adventure” (lowering his voice a little), “mit a beautiful lady, Bonker.”
