Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

later than; following

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

for the reason that

From this reading Geoffrey had dined none the less well because of his passion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

a thick cream soup made from shellfish

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

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From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

growing or occurring in many parts of the world

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

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From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

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From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Geoffrey had dined none the less well because of his passion.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

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From this reading Geoffrey had dined none the less well because of his passion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

a quick look

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Geoffrey had dined none the less well because of his passion.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

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From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Geoffrey had dined none the less well because of his passion.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

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From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

preside over

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

meat from a mature domestic sheep

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

not one, and not any

From this reading Geoffrey had dined none the less well because of his passion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Geoffrey had dined none the less well because of his passion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

take delight in

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

have in common

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

cooked in hot water

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Lucius thought much of his friend after that frank confession at the Cosmopolitan.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

plural of “truffle” — any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

treated with wax

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Geoffrey had dined none the less well because of his passion.

in or at the place that

From this reading Was it not a glimpse of a new life, after the Shadrack-road, where pleasure had a universal flavour of gin-and-water?

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ‘O WORLD, HOW APT THE POOR ARE TO BE PROUD!’

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had eaten oysters, and bisque soup, and stewed calves’ head with truffles, and mutton, and wild duck, with the appetite that had been educated in an American pine-forest; had drunk Château d’Yquem, and Chambertin, and wound up with curaçoa, and had waxed merry to riotousness as the evening grew late,—Lucius taking but a moderate share in the revel, yet enjoying it.