Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SPIRITUOUS DISCOURSE What is brandy?

a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

react verbally

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

a grain of barley

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading A SPIRITUOUS DISCOURSE What is brandy?

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

thoroughly dried out

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading A SPIRITUOUS DISCOURSE What is brandy?

plural of “distillery” — a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

the country where you were born

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading “What is a pound?” was a favourite query of the great Sir Robert Peel.

past form of “ferment” — be in an agitated or excited state

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “What is a pound?” was a favourite query of the great Sir Robert Peel.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A SPIRITUOUS DISCOURSE What is brandy?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

strip the skin off

From this reading “What is a pound?” was a favourite query of the great Sir Robert Peel.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant lice

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading “What is a pound?” was a favourite query of the great Sir Robert Peel.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

an instance of questioning

From this reading “What is a pound?” was a favourite query of the great Sir Robert Peel.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading “What is a pound?” was a favourite query of the great Sir Robert Peel.

the seed of the cereal grass

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

fine particles of wood made by sawing wood

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

term of address for a man

From this reading “What is a pound?” was a favourite query of the great Sir Robert Peel.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

containing or of the nature of alcohol

From this reading A SPIRITUOUS DISCOURSE What is brandy?

-ing form of “spoof” — make a parody of

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

required or under orders

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

not easily borne; wearing

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

to that

From this reading “What is brandy?” is a question asked now and then; and the answer thereto should be an ambiguous one.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “What is a pound?” was a favourite query of the great Sir Robert Peel.

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 — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A SPIRITUOUS DISCOURSE What is brandy?

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

which person or people

From this reading Brandy is supposed, by good easy people who trouble not to enquire too closely into the composition of their daily food, to be a liquid obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the grape.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

plural of “yank” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading — See that you get it — Potato-spirit from the Fatherland — The phylloxera and her ravages — Cognac oil — Natural history of the vine-louse — “Spoofing” the Yanks — Properties of Argol — Brandy from sawdust — Desiccated window-sills — Enormous boom in whisky — Dewar and the trade — Water famine — The serpent Alcohol — Some figures — France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries — _Uisge beatha_ — Fusel oil — Rye whisky — Palm wine — John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn.