used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
admonitionsnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the brandied cherries had not gone as gifts to the Indians.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
Annandale
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From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
Annandale's
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From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
brandied
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From this reading All the brandied cherries had not gone as gifts to the Indians.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
cherriesnounUS /ˈtʃeriz/
plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading All the brandied cherries had not gone as gifts to the Indians.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
divined
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From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
FloatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
fort-adjutant
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From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
set up or found
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading All the brandied cherries had not gone as gifts to the Indians.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All the brandied cherries had not gone as gifts to the Indians.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
Howard'snounUS /ˈhaʊərdz/
possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading All the brandied cherries had not gone as gifts to the Indians.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the brandied cherries had not gone as gifts to the Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
opinedverbUS /oʊˈpaɪnd/
past form of “opine” — express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
raritynounUS /ˈrerəti/
noteworthy scarcity
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
sherrynounUS /ˈʃeri/
dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
sproutedadjectiveUS /ˈspraʊtɪd/
(of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
tartadjectiveUS /tɑːrt/
tasting sour like a lemon
From this reading A tart of preserved fruits, served with cream from a cherished cow, found friends all around the board; and a charming dish of Floating Island was so submerged in brandy that Mrs. Annandale opined it might be called--“Half seas over.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
truculencenoun
obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Captain Howard’s faithful belief that a good cook was as important to the commander of a garrison as an efficient fort-adjutant.
water-cress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading One might not have divined that Mrs. Annandale’s sharp truculence in orders and admonitions had added wings to the swiftness of the cook and roused him to accomplish his utmost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The soup was redolent of sherry; the trout had been prepared with an earnest solicitude that might be accounted prayer, and made a fine show arranged on a bed of water-cress that had sprouted before the late snows; the lamb, a rarity on the frontier, sent up an aromatic incense of mint sauce.
