used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
anew
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
apsenoun
a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
atriumnounUS /ˈeɪtriəm/
any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
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 He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
bottle's
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From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
coat-sleeve
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From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
COURTYARDnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
dramnounUS /dræm/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have something to say."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have something to say."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading "Sit," he ordered roughly, motioning to several stools.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
Nikka
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From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Sit," he ordered roughly, motioning to several stools.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
rakia
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From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading "Sit," he ordered roughly, motioning to several stools.
express in words
From this reading "I have something to say."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Sit," he ordered roughly, motioning to several stools.
be seated
From this reading "Sit," he ordered roughly, motioning to several stools.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I have something to say."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading "Sit," he ordered roughly, motioning to several stools.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sit," he ordered roughly, motioning to several stools.
Tokalji
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From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to a chest in the corner, and drew from it a bottle of rakia, raw Oriental brandy.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading I looked about for a cup as he handed it to Nikka, but my comrade, better versed in the customs of the country, deftly wiped the bottle's neck with his coat-sleeve, hoisted it for a long dram, wiped the neck again and passed it to me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DANCE IN THE COURTYARD Tokalji herded us through the atrium and up the stairs into the large chamber with the apse where he, himself, slept.
