adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
Britannia
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From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
cardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
deitiesnounUS /ˈdiːətiz/
plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
flagons
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From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
Lothair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
pretensionnounUS /priˈtenʃən/
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading her right hand at dinner, but the prospect of receiving a cardinal in the evening.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
typographynounUS /təˈpɑːɡrəfi/
the craft of composing type and printing from it
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading But if his simple tastes had permitted him to take an interest in these details, which, they did not, he would have been assisted by a gorgeous menu of gold and white typography, that was by the side of each guest.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading But she was equal to it; though so engrossed, indeed, in the immediate gratification of her hopes and wishes, that she could scarcely dwell sufficiently on the coming scene of triumph and social excitement.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The table seemed literally to groan under vases and gigantic flagons, and, in its midst, rose a mountain of silver, on which apparently all the cardinal virtues, several of the pagan deities, and Britannia herself, illustrated with many lights a glowing inscription, which described the fervent feelings of a grateful client.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The repast was sumptuous; Lothair thought the dinner would never end, there were so many dishes, and apparently all of the highest pretension.
