used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
in addition
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
Bartley
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From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
BeernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
beer-engines
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From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — 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 “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
coupletnoun
two items of the same kind
From this reading For a week there had happened nothing to inspire so much as a couplet.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
at any time
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
handlesnounUS /ˈhændəlz/
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading For a week there had happened nothing to inspire so much as a couplet.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
a particular point in time
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
MORETON
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From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
Moretonhampstead
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From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For a week there had happened nothing to inspire so much as a couplet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
OBInoun
(West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
and nothing more
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
pewternounUS /ˈpjuːtər/
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
red-gold
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From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a week there had happened nothing to inspire so much as a couplet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The constable deplored their quietude, for nothing ever happened to advance his interests or offer him an opportunity; and Mr Beer protested that history grew more and more colourless.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a week there had happened nothing to inspire so much as a couplet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mr Beer and Mr Bartley drank together and discussed the times from different points of view; but both agreed that they were bad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week there had happened nothing to inspire so much as a couplet.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
a Caucasian
From this reading “OBI” AT MORETON The red-gold light of evening beat into the bar of the White Hart Inn at Moretonhampstead, and its rich quality imparted a lustre not only to the shining pewter, the regiments of bottles, and the handles of the beer-engines, but also to the countenances of several customers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The day’s work was done; a moment for leisure had fallen; and it happened that amongst those that evening assembled were many known to us as well as to each other.
