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 So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

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

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW WE WENT TO DINE AT JACK GINGER'S.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

make up

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

approval

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

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From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading HOW WE WENT TO DINE AT JACK GINGER'S.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

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From this reading HOW WE WENT TO DINE AT JACK GINGER'S.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

United States film actress who made several films with Clark Gable (1911-1937)

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

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

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

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From this reading HOW WE WENT TO DINE AT JACK GINGER'S.

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

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

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

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

a small worthless amount

From this reading HOW WE WENT TO DINE AT JACK GINGER'S.

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From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

plural of “lemon” — yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

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From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

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

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

not any; not one

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

add pepper to

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

plural of “radish” — pungent fleshy edible root

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

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

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

have in common

From this reading As Jack Ginger had little coin and no credit, we contributed each our share to the dinner.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

a covering spread over a dining table

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

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

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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

From this reading HOW WE WENT TO DINE AT JACK GINGER'S.

male cat

From this reading There was, besides our host, Tom Meggot, Joe Macgillicuddy, Humpy Harlow, Bob Burke, Antony Harrison, and myself.

plural of “tumbler” — a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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

From this reading So it was finally agreed upon that we should dine at Jack Ginger's chambers in the Temple, seated in a lofty story in Essex Court.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW WE WENT TO DINE AT JACK GINGER'S.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW WE WENT TO DINE AT JACK GINGER'S.

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

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

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From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He himself provided room, fire, candle, tables, chairs, tablecloth, napkins--no, not napkins; on second thoughts we did not bother ourselves with napkins--plates, dishes, knives, forks, spoons (which he borrowed from the wig-maker), tumblers, lemons, sugar, water, glasses, decanters--by the by, I am not sure that there were decanters--salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard, bread, butter (plain and melted), cheese, radishes, potatoes, and cookery.