Chapter XV

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From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

an important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location has made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

declared but not proved

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

savory jelly based on fish or meat stock used as a mold for meats or vegetables

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

large fatty herring lightly salted and briefly smoked

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

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From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

possessive form of “cleopatra” — beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

a woman who cohabits with an important man

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

having made preparations

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

take in liquids

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

impressive in appearance

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

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From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

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From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

by chance

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

an amount of time

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

on the contrary

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

plural of “recipe” — directions for making something

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

held in check with difficulty

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

a quantity of money

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

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From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

in or at that place or location

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

lining of the stomach of a ruminant (especially a bovine) used as food

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading That cruel and catlike courtesan, Cleopatra, is alleged to have given the most expensive supper on record, and to have disposed of the _bonne bouche_ herself, in the shape of a pearl, valued at the equivalent of £250,000, dissolved in vinegar of extra strength.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SUPPER "We are such stuff As dreams are made of."

at the time that

From this reading Such a sum is rather more than is paid for a supper at the Savoy, or the Cecil, or the Metropole, in these more practical times, when pearls are to be had cheaper; and there is probably about as much truth in this pearl story as in a great many others of the same period.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Cleopatra's supper--Oysters--Danger in the Aden bivalve--Oyster stew--Ball suppers--Pretty dishes--The _Taj Mahal_--Aspic--Bloater paste and whipped cream--Ladies' recipes--Cookery colleges--Tripe--Smothered in onions--North Riding fashion--An hotel supper--Lord Tomnoddy at the "Magpie and Stump."

which person or people

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I have heard of a fair _declassée_ leader of fashion at Monte Carlo, who commanded that her _major domo_ should be put to death for not having telegraphed to Paris for peaches, for a special dinner; but the woman who could melt a pearl in vinegar, and then drink----_halte la!_ Perhaps the pearl was displayed in the deep shell of the oyster of which the "noble curtesan" partook?