Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

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

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

state categorically

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

used of riotously drunken merrymaking

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

make right or correct

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

take exception to

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

the act of consuming food

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

of Epicurus or epicureanism

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

plural of “epicure” — a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

divisible by two

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

intense or sharp

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

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From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

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From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

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

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

the state of being honored

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

held dear

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

the force of workers available

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

not any; not one

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

in a passive manner

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE SERPENTINE RIVER.

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From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

plural of “sauce” — flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

resembling a serpent in form

From this reading THE SERPENTINE RIVER.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

term of address for a man

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

the quality of being superior

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading THE SERPENTINE RIVER.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

the act of testing something

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

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

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Amongst his other accomplishments our hero piqued himself upon the exquisite accuracy of his organs of taste.

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

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

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

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

in or at the place that

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

which person or people

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

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From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He neither loved wine, nor was he fond of eating; but at fine dinners, with young men who were real epicures, Hervey gave himself the airs of a connoisseur, and asserted superiority even in judging of wine and sauces.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

but in spite of that

From this reading Having gained immortal honour at an entertainment by gravely protesting that some turtle would have been excellent if it had not been done _a bubble too much_, he presumed, elate as he was with the applauses of the company, to assert, that no man in England had a more correct taste than himself.--Sir Philip Baddely could not passively submit to this arrogance; he loudly proclaimed, that though he would not dispute Mr. Hervey’s judgment as far as eating was concerned, yet he would defy him as a connoisseur in wines, and he offered to submit the competition to any eminent wine-merchant in London, and to some common friend of acknowledged taste and experience.--Mr. Rochfort was chosen as the common friend of acknowledged taste and experience; and a fashionable wine-merchant was pitched upon to decide with him the merits of these candidates for bacchanalian fame.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In his way to St. James’s street, where the wine-merchant lived, Sir Philip Baddely picked up several young men of his acquaintance, who were all eager to witness a trial of _taste_, of epicurean taste, between the baronet and Clarence Hervey.