used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
(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 We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
alligatornounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
BrunonounUS /ˈbruːnoʊ/
German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
corneredadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrnərd/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
greatly pleased
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
disdainingverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
eatableadjectiveUS /ˈiːtəbəl/
suitable for use as food
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
fleshyadjectiveUS /ˈfleʃi/
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
set up or found
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
fussinessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
gophernounUS /ˈɡoʊfər/
a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
Julius
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From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
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 We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
lunch-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
not any; not one
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
possumnounUS /ˈpɑːsəm/
nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
stewedadjectiveUS /stuːd/
cooked in hot water
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading We had tried roast 'possum and stewed gopher; we now began to long for a taste of alligator steak.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is to us part of the charm of changed surroundings to test the native articles of diet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
at the time that
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Julius and I always like to experiment with new articles of food.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading We have no sympathy with the kind of fussiness that travels around the world with its own lunch-box, disdaining everything strange or new.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading We had heard that to be at all eatable the steak must be taken from the fleshy part of the tail of a young animal before the creature grows large enough to lose its shiny skin; so we were quite delighted one day when we found that Bruno had cornered a young one about four feet long.
