used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
matters of personal concern
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
Araucanos
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From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
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 The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
lacking funds
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONVENT.
clinkverbUS /klɪŋk/
make a high sound typical of glass
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
CONVENTnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONVENT.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
Crevel
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From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
Crevel's
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From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
for more time
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
and nothing more
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most utter vacuum had taken the place of the overflow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONVENT.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading The most utter vacuum had taken the place of the overflow.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
perorationnoun
a flowery and highly rhetorical oration
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
piastres
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From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The most utter vacuum had taken the place of the overflow.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
do one's shopping
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Since the invasion of the Araucanos, Crevel's hostelry had lost much of its old splendour.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The most utter vacuum had taken the place of the overflow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONVENT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The most utter vacuum had taken the place of the overflow.
vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading The most utter vacuum had taken the place of the overflow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
at the time that
From this reading The bottles remained methodically arranged on the shelves that lined the shop, and the time when Crevel earned a few piastres a month, merely by counting as new the cracked ones which his customers threw at his head in the guise of a peroration, had passed away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading No longer was heard the clink of glasses or the smashing of window panes which the noisy customers broke while discussing their affairs.
