adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
Agathemer
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From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
BluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
Colgius
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From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
commonalitynounUS /ˌkɑːməˈnæləti/
a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
Crimsons
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From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
denunciationsnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “denunciation” — a public act of denouncing
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
execrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
figsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
GoldsnounUS /ɡoʊldz/
plural of “gold” — coins made of gold
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
GreensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
laudations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
lentilsnounUS /ˈlentəlz/
plural of “lentil” — round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
marmaladenounUS /ˈmɑːrməleɪd/
a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
MISADVENTURESnounUS /mɪsədˈventʃərz/
plural of “misadventure” — an instance of misfortune
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
Palus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
passableadjectiveUS /ˈpæsəbəl/
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
quincenounUS /kwɪns/
small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
RedsnounUS /redz/
plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
relishesnounUS /ˈrelɪʃəz/
plural of “relish” — vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
slicedadjectiveUS /slaɪst/
prepared by cutting
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
sucking-pig
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From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
vealnounUS /viːl/
meat from a calf
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
WhitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The fare was abundant and good, with plenty of the cheaper relishes to begin with; roast sucking-pig, cold sliced roast pork, baked ham, and veal stew for the principal dishes, with cabbage, beans and lentils; the wine was passable, and there was plenty of olives, figs, apples, honey and quince marmalade.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The three wives occupied the middle sofa, while Agathemer and I had the upper all to ourselves.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Colgius, although the Reds had won but five races, was in a high good humor and insisted on the whole party coming in to a family dinner.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The women talked among themselves and the men, with us putting in a word now and then, of Palus.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading MISADVENTURES As we left the Circus I heard in the crowd near us, along with fierce denunciations of the Crimsons and Golds, execrated by all the commonality as merely rich men's companies, the most enthusiastic laudations of Palus and expressions of hopes that the Blues, Greens, Reds or Whites, according to the preference of the speaker, might yet win him over and benefit by his prowess.
