advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
in addition
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
bassoonnounUS /bəˈsuːn/
a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
bassoon's
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From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
the act of burning something
From this reading It darkened the burning questions, but did not quench them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
clarionet
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From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading It darkened the burning questions, but did not quench them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
and nothing more
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
Pasco
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From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
propoundedverbUS /prəˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading It darkened the burning questions, but did not quench them.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
not in physical motion
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fumes of the punch had been dissipated, not only from the room of the Lamb and Flag, but also from the brain of the orchestra.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It darkened the burning questions, but did not quench them.
a special situation
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The bassoon thought that punch, good thing though it might be, did but momentarily overflow, and did not drown, doubts.
tindernounUS /ˈtɪndər/
material for starting a fire
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bassoon’s scruples revived; he was still grateful for the punch, but resentful for the headache it had produced.
which person or people
From this reading The several points brought out by the clarionet, that provoking advocate for Pasco, who asked awkward questions and propounded awkward suggestions, stood twinkling like sparks in tinder.
