adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
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 "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
aromanounUS /ərˈoʊmə/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
Coverdale
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From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
grapenounUS /ɡreɪp/
any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
gustatoryadjective
of or relating to gustation
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
Moodie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
snuffnounUS /snʌf/
the charred portion of a candlewick
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How should that have been, Mr. Coverdale?" answered old Moodie shyly; but then he took courage, as it were, and uttered a feeble little laugh.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Tell me fairly,--did you never drink it where the grape grows?"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, in his way of handling the glass, in his preliminary snuff at the aroma, in his first cautious sip of the wine, and the gustatory skill with which he gave his palate the full advantage of it, it was impossible not to recognize the connoisseur.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I fancy, Mr. Moodie," said I, "you are a much better judge of wines than I have yet learned to be.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "The flavor of this wine," added he, "and its perfume still more than its taste, makes me remember that I was once a young man."
