adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
despatched
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From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
Galissonière
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
Psalmist's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
sprightlinessnoun
animation and energy in action or expression
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
stoppersnounUS /ˈstɑːpərz/
plural of “stopper” — an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dinner at the table of the Count de la Galissonière was not a dull affair of mere eating and drinking.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men were they, every one of them possessed of a sound mind in a sound body; and both were well feasted at this hospitable table.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The dishes were despatched in a leisurely and orderly manner, as became men who knew the value of both soul and body, and sacrificed neither to the other.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
wine-flasks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the cloth was drawn, and the wine-flasks glittered ruby and golden upon the polished board, the old butler came in, bearing upon a tray a large silver box of tobacco, with pipes and stoppers and a wax candle burning, ready to light them, as then the fashion was in companies composed exclusively of gentlemen.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading The conversation and sprightliness of the host fed the minds of his guests as generously as his bread strengthened their hearts, or his wine, in the Psalmist's words, made their faces to shine.
