used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Not a word now,' he whispered.
amplifyverbUS /ˈæmpləfaɪ/
increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
bent-kneed
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From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
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 There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
bounceverbUS /baʊns/
spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
the act of burning something
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
else
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From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
set down according to a plan
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
immediately past
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Not a word now,' he whispered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Not a word now,' he whispered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
patronisedadjective
having patronage or clients
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
Philipson
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From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
POYNING
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From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
STEPHENnounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
up to a particular time
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTER STEPHEN POYNING The match I had struck to light my cigarette remained burning in my fingers till it scorched them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
the act of using
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was waiting for Philipson to amplify that last disclosure, but he appeared to be thinking of something else; he had thrown back his head and was listening intently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading 'Not a word now,' he whispered.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper entered, laid four bottles and two glasses on the table between us, and withdrew with that queer bent-kneed bounce which natives use for a bow.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'Fortunately,' said Philipson, 'this inn has been patronised by foreigners in the past, for whom the woman keeps a cellar.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading 'Not a word now,' he whispered.
