AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
chilinounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
Chrysantheme
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From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
completesverbUS /kəmˈpliːts/
third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
drollest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
hashedverbUS /hæʃt/
past form of “hash” — chop up
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At intervals during the day the meals are continued by two little dinners of the drollest description.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
lacquernounUS /ˈlækər/
a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
microscopicadjectiveUS /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/
of or relating to or used in microscopy
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
pickledadjectiveUS /ˈpɪkəld/
(used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
prawnnounUS /prɔːn/
any of various edible decapod crustaceans
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
PruneverbUS /pruːn/
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
Prune's
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From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
saltedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːltɪd/
(used especially of meats) preserved in salt
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
seaweednounUS /ˈsiːwiːd/
plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
sugaredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊɡərd/
with sweetening added
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
sweetmeatnoun
a sweetened delicacy (as a preserve or pastry)
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meals that Chrysantheme enjoys are something almost indescribable.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A cup of tea completes this almost traditional breakfast of Japan, the very same that Madame Prune is eating downstairs, the same that is served in the inns to travellers.
vinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading They are brought up on a tray of red lacquer, in microscopic cups with covers, from Madame Prune's apartment, where they are cooked: a hashed sparrow, a stuffed prawn, seaweed with a sauce, a salted sweetmeat, a sugared chili!
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She begins in the morning, when she wakes, with two little green wild plums pickled in vinegar and rolled in powdered sugar.
