used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
anew
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
put or send forth
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
gobletnounUS /ˈɡɑːblət/
a drinking glass with a base and stem
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “IN VINO VERITAS.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Thanks, Master Syndic.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
recurring again and again
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
replenishingverbUS /riˈplenɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
sacristannoun
an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
smackingnounUS /ˈsmækɪŋ/
the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
summarilyadverbUS /səˈmerɪli/
without delay; in a summary manner
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
Syndicnoun
one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions
From this reading “Thanks, Master Syndic.
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Thanks, Master Syndic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “To think,” said the sacristan, sipping and tasting, and smacking his lips over the brimming glass, and then smacking and tasting and sipping again, and finally disposing summarily of the remainder.
Tobias
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From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “To think such stuff as that——” “Try it again, friend,” said Tobias, replenishing the cup.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
VERITAS
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From this reading “IN VINO VERITAS.”
VINOnoun
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading “IN VINO VERITAS.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “To think,” he repeated, setting down the empty goblet with a sigh, and a nod of unqualified approval, while he cast his eyes with curiosity round the dingy room.
