used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it answered all the purposes of a Roman feast.
(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 But it answered all the purposes of a Roman feast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading But it answered all the purposes of a Roman feast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FINIS CORONAT OPUS The victors sat at banquet.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading FINIS CORONAT OPUS The victors sat at banquet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it answered all the purposes of a Roman feast.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
Connor
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From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
CORONAT
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From this reading FINIS CORONAT OPUS The victors sat at banquet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
Dave
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From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading But it answered all the purposes of a Roman feast.
FINISnoun
the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading FINIS CORONAT OPUS The victors sat at banquet.
Gaffney
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From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
HungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
indiscriminatelyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətliː/
in a random manner
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
Merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
OPUSnounUS /ˈoʊpəs/
a musical work that has been created
From this reading FINIS CORONAT OPUS The victors sat at banquet.
others
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From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
Perkins
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From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But it answered all the purposes of a Roman feast.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading But it answered all the purposes of a Roman feast.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading FINIS CORONAT OPUS The victors sat at banquet.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
and nothing more
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINIS CORONAT OPUS The victors sat at banquet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
viandnoun
a choice or delicious dish
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading FINIS CORONAT OPUS The victors sat at banquet.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, as regarded variety of viand and culinary excellence it left much to desire; in fact it was, I believe, simply called “Dinner” on the _menu_ card.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Victory presided, Happiness and Merriment were the guests of honor, and Hunger waited at table.
WhiteheadnounUS /ˈwaɪthed/
English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell (1861-1947)
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Professor Beck was there, and one of the coaches, and Don, and Wayne, and Whitehead, and Dave, and Gaffney, and Perkins, and Connor, and Hardy, and Kendall, and several others; and every one talked as much as he could and ate indiscriminately of all on the board, and was wonderfully, radiantly joyful.
