used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
(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 After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Bishop tasted it critically and smiled at his companion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
Blanchet
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From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The Bishop tasted it critically and smiled at his companion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading The Bishop tasted it critically and smiled at his companion.
croutonsnounUS /ˈkruːtənz/
plural of “crouton” — a small piece of toasted or fried bread; served in soup or salads
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
fire-place
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From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading "Not unless he is a Frenchman," said Father Joseph.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
illuminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Bishop tasted it critically and smiled at his companion.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
ladledverbUS /ˈleɪdəld/
past form of “ladle” — put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
Latour
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From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
held up in the air
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
engage in
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
a particular point in time
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
onionnounUS /ˈʌnjən/
the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Not unless he is a Frenchman," said Father Joseph.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Bishop tasted it critically and smiled at his companion.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
soup-pot
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From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading The Bishop tasted it critically and smiled at his companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
except if; if not
From this reading "Not unless he is a Frenchman," said Father Joseph.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On coming into the dining-room, Bishop Latour placed his candlesticks over the fire-place, since there were already six upon the table, illuminating the brown soup-pot.
which person or people
From this reading After the spoon had travelled to his lips a few times, he put it down and leaning back in his chair remarked, "Think of it, _Blanchet_; in all this vast country between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean, there is probably not another human being who could make a soup like this."
in the company of; together with
From this reading After they had stood for a moment in prayer, Father Joseph lifted the cover and ladled the soup into the plates, a dark onion soup with croutons.
