adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
demeritsnounUS /diˈmerəts/
plural of “demerit” — a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
Dinner-giving
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From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
hoodwinkedverbUS /ˈhʊdwɪŋkt/
past form of “hoodwink” — influence by slyness
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
lobster-sauce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
ordainverbUS /ɔːrˈdeɪn/
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
saddle-of-mutton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
saltnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
SnobsnounUS /snɑːbz/
plural of “snob” — a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
turbotnounUS /ˌtɜːrˈboʊ/
flesh of a large European flatfish
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In England Dinner-giving Snobs occupy a very important place in society, and the task of describing them is tremendous.
victualsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
wagnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading I am not to be hoodwinked any longer by a slice of venison, be it ever so fat; and as for being dumb on account of turbot and lobster-sauce----of course I am; good manners ordain that I should be so, until I have swallowed the compound--but not afterwards; directly the victuals are discussed, and John takes away the plate, my tongue begins to wag.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading There was a time in my life when the consciousness of having eaten a man's salt rendered me dumb regarding his demerits, and I thought it a wicked act and a breach of hospitality to speak ill of him.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With advancing age, men see their duties more clearly.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But why should a saddle-of-mutton blind you, or a turbot and lobster-sauce shut your mouth for ever?
