accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
Carovius
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From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
CrocodilenounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/
large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Daniel was ignorant of what was going on.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
editor-in-chief
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From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
at any time
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
the act of departing
From this reading Daniel was ignorant of what was going on.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Daniel was ignorant of what was going on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
the force of workers available
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
information about recent and important events
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
OlympiadsnounUS /oʊˈlɪmpiæd/
plural of “olympiad” — one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games; used to reckon time in ancient Greece for twelve centuries beginning in 776 BC
From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
protagonistnounUS /proʊˈtæɡənəst/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
express in words
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
Weibezahl
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From this reading The editor-in-chief, Weibezahl, was the recording secretary at these intellectual Olympiads, and Herr Carovius was the protagonist.
Weibezahl's
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From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Daniel was ignorant of what was going on.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The birthplace of these inimitable achievements in the field of journalistic wit was the reserved table at the Crocodile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had access to reliable sources, as newspaper men say, and every evening he surprised the round table with new delicacies for Weibezahl’s columns.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
the act of creating written works
From this reading If ever in the history of the world men have laughed real honest tears it was at the writing of such news bearing on the life and conduct of the Goose Man.
