used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In America it is different; if you see anything you want, take it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
any thing at all
From this reading In America it is different; if you see anything you want, take it.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
Barscheit
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From this reading This is the law of courtesy in Barscheit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
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 They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading This is the law of courtesy in Barscheit.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In America it is different; if you see anything you want, take it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
divisible by two
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is the law of courtesy in Barscheit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the law of courtesy in Barscheit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In America it is different; if you see anything you want, take it.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading This is the law of courtesy in Barscheit.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
not any; not one
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
and nothing more
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
relishesnounUS /ˈrelɪʃəz/
plural of “relish” — vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
sabersnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “saber” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In America it is different; if you see anything you want, take it.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
carry out
From this reading In America it is different; if you see anything you want, take it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the law of courtesy in Barscheit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
wall-pegs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In America it is different; if you see anything you want, take it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
at the time that
From this reading We had come to the relishes when a party of four officers took the table nearest us.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading They hung up their sabers on the wall-pegs, and sat down, ordering a bottle of light wine.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Usually there were five chairs to the table, but even if only two were being used no one had the right to withdraw one of the vacant chairs without the most elaborate apologies.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In America it is different; if you see anything you want, take it.
