adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that, for the moment, is my secret.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
coachmen
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From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
CocksnounUS /kɑːks/
plural of “cock” — obscene terms for penis
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
constellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
DOINGSnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/
extremely pleasing
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
Fallowfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
GreennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
HeadsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
INNnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
KingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
LionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading But that, for the moment, is my secret.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But that, for the moment, is my secret.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
palatablyadverb
in a palatable way
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading There pleasant smiles seasoned plenty, and the bill was gilded in a manner unknown to our days.
wanderingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/
migratory
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DOINGS AT AN INN What every traveller sighs to find, was palatably furnished by the Green Dragon of Fallowfield--a famous inn, and a constellation for wandering coachmen.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
Whoso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whoso drank of the ale of the Green Dragon kept in his memory a place apart for it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The secret, that to give a warm welcome is the breath of life to an inn, was one the Green Dragon boasted, even then, not to share with many Red Lions, or Cocks of the Morning, or Kings' Heads, or other fabulous monsters; and as if to show that when you are in the right track you are sure to be seconded, there was a friend of the Green Dragon, who, on a particular night of the year, caused its renown to enlarge to the dimensions of a miracle.
