used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT THE FEAST OF ST.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
cultnounUS /kʌlt/
followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
dedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
edificationnounUS /ˌedəfəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading ABOUT THE FEAST OF ST.
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
gastronomicadjectiveUS /ɡəˌstrɑːˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to gastronomy
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
GOOSEnounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
gurt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
not any; not one
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABOUT THE FEAST OF ST.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
a full supply
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
ST
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From this reading ABOUT THE FEAST OF ST.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
Tavistock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOOSE The cult of the goose, so far as it concerns Tavistock Fair, is gastronomic entirely, and has no religious significance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOUT THE FEAST OF ST.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading In certain places a few bones are produced for the edification of the faithful, and advertised as the great toe or the jaw of the patron in question.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
vair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Goose bones are displayed at the "gurt vair" in lieu of the living creature, and they are unmistakably genuine, for there is plenty of sound meat upon them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At dedication festivals of a church some particular saint is flattered with decorations and services, and his existence upon this world at one time is taken for granted.
