adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
CONVERSATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS Dinner was ready.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS Dinner was ready.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
Fridrikssen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
ICELANDICnounUS /aɪˈslændɪk/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Iceland
From this reading INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS Dinner was ready.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
INTERESTINGadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS Dinner was ready.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
Liedenbrock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS Dinner was ready.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
SAVANTSnounUS /ˈsævənts/
plural of “savant” — someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
From this reading INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS Dinner was ready.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in the meal itself; but the hospitality of our host, more Danish than Icelandic, reminded me of the heroes of old.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
unfathomableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæðəməbəl/
of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
voraciouslyadverb
in an eagerly voracious manner
From this reading Professor Liedenbrock devoured his portion voraciously, for his compulsory fast on board had converted his stomach into a vast unfathomable gulf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS Dinner was ready.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was evident that we were more at home than he was himself.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The conversation was carried on in the vernacular tongue, which my uncle mixed with German and M. Fridrikssen with Latin for my benefit.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS Dinner was ready.
