adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “Gin is, without doubt,” said he, “the flower of all strong drinks.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have always maintained that it is incomparable.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
Anselmo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
beveragenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “Gin is, without doubt,” said he, “the flower of all strong drinks.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading “Gin is, without doubt,” said he, “the flower of all strong drinks.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
expatiating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “Gin is, without doubt,” said he, “the flower of all strong drinks.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have always maintained that it is incomparable.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
horse-flesh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading I have always maintained that it is incomparable.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Gin is, without doubt,” said he, “the flower of all strong drinks.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading I have always maintained that it is incomparable.
maté
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Gin is, without doubt,” said he, “the flower of all strong drinks.
sipsnounUS /sɪps/
plural of “sip” — a small drink
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “Gin is, without doubt,” said he, “the flower of all strong drinks.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Anselmo was just now expatiating on the merits of gin, a beverage for which he confessed to a special liking.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When I began to listen, it was a surprise to find that the subject of conversation was no longer the favourite one of horse-flesh, which had held undisputed sway the whole evening.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Gin is, without doubt,” said he, “the flower of all strong drinks.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And for this reason I always keep a little of it in the house in a stone bottle; for, when I have taken my _maté_ in the morning, and, after it, one or two or three or four sips of gin, I saddle my horse and go out with a tranquil stomach, feeling at peace with the whole world.
