used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
(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 We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
almondsnounUS /ˈɑːlməndz/
plural of “almond” — small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
aren't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
arrowrootnounUS /ˈeroʊruːt/
a nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot plant
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
barleynounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading I can understand the dried herbs and celery seed, but Birmingham wares!
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can understand the dried herbs and celery seed, but Birmingham wares!
capersnounUS /ˈkeɪpərz/
plural of “caper” — any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
celerynounUS /ˈseləri/
widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
From this reading I can understand the dried herbs and celery seed, but Birmingham wares!
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
curriesnounUS /ˈkɜːriz/
plural of “curry” — (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading I can understand the dried herbs and celery seed, but Birmingham wares!
dumplingsnounUS /ˈdʌmplɪŋz/
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
fighting-cocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
galoreadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlɔːr/
in great numbers
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
the act of departing
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading I can understand the dried herbs and celery seed, but Birmingham wares!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what is this?
jamsnounUS /dʒæmz/
plural of “jam” — preserve of crushed fruit
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
jelliesnounUS /ˈdʒeliz/
plural of “jelly” — an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
a large number or amount
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
meatsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meat” — the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
oatmealnounUS /ˈoʊtmiːl/
porridge made of rolled oats
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
picklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
pottedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːtɪd/
of plants; planted or grown in a pot
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
Rory
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From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading I can understand the dried herbs and celery seed, but Birmingham wares!
suetnoun
hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and sheep
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
they've
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From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We have all the good things they've got forward, and lots of cabin luxuries besides--potted milk and potted meats, and potted fish of every name, and almonds and arrowroot, and curries and capers, and all kinds of fruit, and jellies and jams galore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But what is this?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I can understand the dried herbs and celery seed, but Birmingham wares!
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading I can understand the dried herbs and celery seed, but Birmingham wares!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But oh! boys! aren't _we_ going to live like fighting-cocks!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what is this?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.
wouldn't
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From this reading "Why," said Rory, "I wouldn't mind a bit living forward among the crew, for, in addition to preserved meats, and biscuits and butter, and barley, and bacon and beans, they have pork and potatoes, and pepper, and pickles, and peas, and raisins for pudding, and suet for dumplings, and oatmeal and sugar, and coffee and tea.