AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading My father interrupted the narrative I doled out, anxious for his, and he began, and I interrupted him.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading 'So you could bear it no longer, Richie?'
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My father interrupted the narrative I doled out, anxious for his, and he began, and I interrupted him.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
blithelyadverbUS /ˈblaɪθli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
boarknives
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From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
boars
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From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
brownishadjectiveUS /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
chestnounUS /tʃest/
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'So you could bear it no longer, Richie?'
DELIGHTFULadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
doled
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From this reading My father interrupted the narrative I doled out, anxious for his, and he began, and I interrupted him.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My father interrupted the narrative I doled out, anxious for his, and he began, and I interrupted him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
How
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From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading My father interrupted the narrative I doled out, anxious for his, and he began, and I interrupted him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'So you could bear it no longer, Richie?'
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
knee-breeches
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From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading 'So you could bear it no longer, Richie?'
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 My father interrupted the narrative I doled out, anxious for his, and he began, and I interrupted him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
PASSverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
pumpsnounUS /pʌmps/
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
purple-stockings
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From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading How blithely he flung out his limbs and heaved his chest released from confinement!
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
Richie
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From this reading 'So you could bear it no longer, Richie?'
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'So you could bear it no longer, Richie?'
spear-staves
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From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
stags
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From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
tusksnounUS /tʌsks/
plural of “tusk” — a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
VISIONnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading His face was stained brownish, but we drank old Rhine wine, and had no eye for appearances.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading WE PASS A DELIGHTFUL EVENING, AND I HAVE A MORNING VISION In a long saloon ornamented with stags' horns and instruments of the chase, tusks of boars, spear-staves, boarknives, and silver horns, my father, I, and Temple sat down to a memorable breakfast, my father in his true form, dressed in black silken jacket and knee-breeches, purple-stockings and pumps; without a wig, I thanked heaven to see.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'So you could bear it no longer, Richie?'
