Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading You bargained, among other sights, for Westminster Abbey.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

later than; following

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading You bargained, among other sights, for Westminster Abbey.

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

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From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading You bargained, among other sights, for Westminster Abbey.

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From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

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From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

eat an early morning meal

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Then came the British Museum.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then came the British Museum.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

in the manner of Greek and Roman culture

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

having given consent

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

divisible by two

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

at any time

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

a social unit living together

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

resembling starch

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You bargained, among other sights, for Westminster Abbey.

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From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

only a very short time before

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

plural of “muff” — a warm tubular covering for the hands

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading Then came the British Museum.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading You bargained, among other sights, for Westminster Abbey.

participate in games or sport

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

literature in metrical form

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

a temporary condition of torment or suffering

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading You bargained, among other sights, for Westminster Abbey.

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came the British Museum.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

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

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading |Methinks, Benjamin,” said Uncle Timothy to the lauréat of Little Britain, as they sat _tête-à-tête_ at breakfast on the morning after the adventure of the old harper,--“methinks I have conceded quite enough by consenting to play Esquire Bedel to the Fubsys, Muffs, and Flumgartens.

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

From this reading A couple of lean barn-door fowls and a loin--or, as Mrs. Flumgarten classically spells it, a lion of fat country pork at Christmas, even were I a more farinaceous feeder than I am, are hardly equivalent to my approaching purgatory.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading You bargained, among other sights, for Westminster Abbey.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

which person or people

From this reading Now what possible charm can the _Poet's Corner_ have for the Fubsy family, who detest poets and poetry quite as much as ever did the second George 'boedry and bainding!'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You bargained, among other sights, for Westminster Abbey.