adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "This bird is done just right."
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
ComparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "This bird is done just right."
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
godsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
house-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This bird is done just right."
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "This bird is done just right."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "This bird is done just right."
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This bird is done just right."
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Compared to the one we had here last Thursday, this is a feast for the gods.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are in great luck to-day," said Burns, as he cut a ruddy duck in twain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Robert Burns and Homer were seated at a small table in the dining-room of the house-boat, discussing everything in general and the shade of a very excellent luncheon in particular.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I agree with you," returned Homer, drawing his chair a trifle closer to the table.
