used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
react verbally
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
AVENGEverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
DiaznounUS /ˈdiːæz/
Portuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
infectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
Juan
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From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
Morla
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From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But Juan Diaz could give him neither news nor consolation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
on one occasion
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
plattersnounUS /ˈplætərz/
plural of “platter” — a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
express in words
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
seasonablyadverb
in accordance with the season
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading "Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
carry out
From this reading "Take a siesta," was the priest's advice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
precisely as stated
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
wherewithalnounUS /ˈwerwɪðɔːl/
the necessary means (especially financial means)
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morla looked anxious for the answer, for although he had caught the infection of the late sudden outburst of enthusiasm, and had shouted as lustily as any one--"To Mexico! to Mexico!" he had a bad foot at the present time, and contemplated with very great apprehension the prospect of a number of days' long marches.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading _THE GODS MUST AVENGE THEMSELVES._ The wooden platters, leaf baskets, and rough earthen bowls brought by the Indians full of good things were not long in being emptied, and then the Spaniards were at leisure once more to indulge in curiosity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What think you, father, was our captain about to say to us before the wherewithal for a dinner was so seasonably provided?"