used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
any thing at all
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
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 Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
Gering
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From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
the head of a state government
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
Iberville
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From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
the force of workers available
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
not in physical motion
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
stolidlyadverb
in a stolid manner
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
SWORDSnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
UPLIFTINGnounUS /ˈʌplɪftɪŋ/
the rise of something
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
at the time that
From this reading The older men had joined the ladies, the governor having politely asked them to do so when they chose.
which person or people
From this reading The other occupant of the room was Morris, who still stood stolidly behind his master’s chair.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE UPLIFTING OF THE SWORDS Iberville and Gering sat on with the tobacco and the wine.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Their words were not loud, their manner was amicable enough, if the sharing of a bottle were anything to the point.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For a time he heard the talk of the two young men as in a kind of dream.
