adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
Combustiblenoun
a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
cucumbernounUS /ˈkjuːkəmbər/
a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
dilled
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From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
Don't
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From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
GermanicadjectiveUS /dʒərˈmænɪk/
of or relating to the language of Germans
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
herringnounUS /ˈherɪŋ/
valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
misinformationnounUS /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
information that is incorrect
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
pickledadjectiveUS /ˈpɪkəld/
(used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
rattlesnake-and-pinetree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
repertoirenounUS /ˈrepərtwɑːr/
the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
rollmopsnoun
a pickled herring filet that has been rolled or wrapped around a pickle
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
Teutons
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From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading This guide was much addicted to indulgence of a peculiar form of twisted English and at odd moments given to the consumption of a delicacy of strictly Germanic origin, known in the language of the Teutons as a rollmops.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Combustible Captain of Vienna Our guide in Vienna was the most stupid human being I ever saw.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was profoundly ignorant on a tremendously wide range of subjects; he had a most complete repertoire of ignorance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A rollmops consists of a large dilled cucumber, with a pickled herring coiled round it ready to strike, in the design of the rattlesnake-and-pinetree flag of the Revolution, the motto in both instances being in effect: "Don't monkey with the buzz saw!"
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He must have spent years of study to store up so much interesting misinformation.
