used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
(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 The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
a quantity of money
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
condimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːndəmənts/
plural of “condiment” — a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
a state at a particular time
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
crockerynounUS /ˈkrɑːkəri/
tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
one or the other of two
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
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 greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
not any; not one
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
Orlopians
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From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
peas-pudding
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From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
peas-soup
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From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
plum-pudding
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From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The greater part of our crockery had been broken in the previous gales, and all our luxuries had long been consumed.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
determined
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
round-shot
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From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
transport commercially
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our seats were secured to the deck, and the dishes were lashed to the table, while it required no small amount of ingenuity and rapidity to convey each mouthful from our plates to our mouths.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
tureennoun
large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading We managed, however, to exhibit a dish of boiled beef at one end of the table, and one of boiled pork at the other, and a tureen of peas-soup and a peas-pudding; while our second course was a plum-pudding of huge dimensions, and solid as a round-shot--the whole washed down with a bowl of punch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our means for so doing were certainly not very extensive, either with regard to our condiments or the utensils for serving them in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In spite, however, of the raging storm, the battered condition of the ship, and the predictions of disaster, we jolly Orlopians resolved not to be baffled in keeping our Christmas dinner in the accustomed manner as far as circumstances would allow.
