used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
accessorynounUS /ækˈsesəri/
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roast goose was the dish of honor at family feasts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Roast goose was the dish of honor at family feasts.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
a social unit living together
From this reading Roast goose was the dish of honor at family feasts.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Roast goose was the dish of honor at family feasts.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
GOOSEnounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Roast goose was the dish of honor at family feasts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
rivalingverbUS /ˈraɪvəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “rival” — be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
RoastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Roast goose was the dish of honor at family feasts.
saltedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːltɪd/
(used especially of meats) preserved in salt
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading As to its flesh, relegated to secondary rank and regarded as a mere accessory, it is salted and preserved like pork.
solemnities
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From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
that is looked for
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
supplantedverbUS /səˈplæntɪd/
past form of “supplant” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
ToulousenounUS /tuːˈluːz/
a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of Bordeaux; a cultural center of medieval Europe
From this reading The region of which Toulouse is the center is the most renowned for this branch of agricultural industry.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now that the turkey has supplanted it in the solemnities of the table, it is raised chiefly for its fat, which is very fine and savory, rivaling butter in its uses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE DOMESTIC GOOSE “Before America had given us the turkey, the goose was sought for its flesh, which does not lack merit, although inferior to that of the bird from the New World.
