used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pork capers—a new dish.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STUDIES piscatorial and fleshy, and certain tricks connected therewith.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
capersnounUS /ˈkeɪpərz/
plural of “caper” — any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
From this reading Pork capers—a new dish.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading STUDIES piscatorial and fleshy, and certain tricks connected therewith.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
being joined in close association
From this reading STUDIES piscatorial and fleshy, and certain tricks connected therewith.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
the act of discovering something
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Pork capers—a new dish.
distendverbUS /dɪˈstend/
become wider
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
EmboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
fleshyadjectiveUS /ˈfleʃi/
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
From this reading STUDIES piscatorial and fleshy, and certain tricks connected therewith.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
foraged
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From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
gastronomicaladjective
of or relating to gastronomy
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
Jew's
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From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
immediately past
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Pork capers—a new dish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
peerings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
piscatorialadjective
relating to or characteristic of the activity of fishing
From this reading STUDIES piscatorial and fleshy, and certain tricks connected therewith.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
PorknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Pork capers—a new dish.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
sizeableadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪzəbəl/
fairly large in size
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading STUDIES piscatorial and fleshy, and certain tricks connected therewith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading STUDIES piscatorial and fleshy, and certain tricks connected therewith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moses, among his restless peerings for something to gratify appetite, had peeped into one of the mountain pools, and joyfully detected the existence of a certain sizeable fish there.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading STUDIES piscatorial and fleshy, and certain tricks connected therewith.
Twm
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From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Emboldened by the impunity with which they had foraged for themselves during the last three months that had followed the doings in our last chapter, both Twm and Moses grew somewhat daring in their gastronomical speculations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This was a discovery which made the young Jew’s mouth water, and his eyes distend with visions of future work for the jaws!
