used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
matters of personal concern
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "From a certain point of view," I answered, "I entirely agree with you.
in addition
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "From a certain point of view," I answered, "I entirely agree with you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading For a bargain--no!
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
(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 But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "From a certain point of view," I answered, "I entirely agree with you.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
dinner-table
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From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "From a certain point of view," I answered, "I entirely agree with you.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
the force of workers available
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
not any; not one
From this reading For a bargain--no!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "From a certain point of view," I answered, "I entirely agree with you.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
express in words
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
skirmishingverbUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
carry out
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In diplomacy," the Baron remarked blandly, "as also, I believe, in affairs of commerce, the dinner-table is frequently chosen as a fitting place for the commencement of delicate negotiations.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "From a certain point of view," I answered, "I entirely agree with you.
at the time that
From this reading But when three men--take ourselves, for instance--have a matter of some importance to discuss, I can conceive no better opportunity for the preliminary--skirmishing, shall I say?--than the present."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading I raised my glass, and looked thoughtfully at the pale amber wine bubbling up from the stem.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "From a certain point of view," I answered, "I entirely agree with you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "From a certain point of view," I answered, "I entirely agree with you.
