used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
bilenounUS /baɪl/
a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
Disco's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
elephant'snounUS /ˈeləfənts/
possessive form of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
set up or found
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
fust-rate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
gelatinousadjectiveUS /dʒəˈlætənəs/
thick like gelatin
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
march in a procession
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
marrownounUS /ˈmeroʊ/
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
absolutely essential
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, they learned from experience that if the effect of bile were to be avoided, a long march was necessary after a meal of elephant's foot!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
palatableadjectiveUS /ˈpælətəbəl/
acceptable to the taste or mind
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Meanwhile the proceedings of the natives were food enough for our travellers for the time being.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This was a sufficient explanation, and in truth the nature of the dish required that it should be well done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
at the time that
From this reading When, on the morrow, they were called to partake of it they found that it was, according to Disco's estimation, "fust-rate!"
whitishadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading It was a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous and sweet, like marrow, and very palatable.
