AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
APOSTLEnounUS /əˈpɑːsəl/
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
CLENCHEDadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
ConversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At length, however, each spoke, and each with a sigh.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
FISTSnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
gnawsverbUS /nɔːz/
third-person singular of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At length, however, each spoke, and each with a sigh.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, however, each spoke, and each with a sigh.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
loosener
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
PEACEnounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
pleasantest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
SELFISHadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading At length, however, each spoke, and each with a sigh.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
silencernounUS /ˈsaɪlənsɜːr/
short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading At length, however, each spoke, and each with a sigh.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading _The Viscount_.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
WHOpronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If wine is a loosener of tongues, surely food is the greatest, pleasantest, and most complete silencer; for what man when hunger gnaws and food is before him--what man, at such a time, will stay to discuss the wonders of the world, of science--or even himself?
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading IN WHICH FISTS ARE CLENCHED; AND OF A SELFISH MAN, WHO WAS AN APOSTLE OF PEACE Conversation, though in itself a blessed and delightful thing, yet may be sometimes out of place, and wholly impertinent.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Thus our two young travellers, with a very proper respect for the noble fare before them, paid their homage to it in silence--but a silence that was eloquent none the less.
