used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
canonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
cavitar
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From this reading That _sauce de cavitar_!
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
compotenounUS /ˈkɑːmpoʊt/
dessert of stewed or baked fruit
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
dallying
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From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading That _sauce de cavitar_!
dietaryadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪəteri/
of or relating to the diet
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
EXHIBITSnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
gourmetnounUS /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
Koltsoff
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From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
many-stringed
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From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
and nothing more
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
pearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
participate in games or sport
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
Rambon
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From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading That _sauce de cavitar_!
saucieradjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsiər/
comparative of “saucy” — characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
symphonynounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His appetite was a many-stringed instrument upon which only the most gifted culinary artist could play.
belonging to which person
From this reading ANNE EXHIBITS THE PRINCE Prince Koltsoff had enjoyed his luncheon, as only an exacting gourmet whose every canon of taste has been satisfied, can.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now as he sat dallying daintily with his _compote_ of pears it was patent that Rambon, the Wellington chef, had achieved a dietary symphony.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mrs. Wellington," he said at length, "you have a _saucier par excellence_.
