used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It appeared that Bobo had a special and particular talent for eating.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that Bobo had a special and particular talent for eating.
aunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
Bobo
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From this reading Bobo groaned with delight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the food when it came justified the café's great reputation.
café's
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From this reading But the food when it came justified the café's great reputation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the food when it came justified the café's great reputation.
carte-de-jour
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
Choux-fleur
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
Cotelotte
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Bobo groaned with delight.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
diable
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
the act of consuming food
From this reading It appeared that Bobo had a special and particular talent for eating.
Ecrivisses
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
etc
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
FiletnounUS /fɪˈleɪ/
a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
Florizel
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading But the food when it came justified the café's great reputation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the food when it came justified the café's great reputation.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Bobo groaned with delight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
hollandaisenoun
eggs and butter with lemon juice
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading But the food when it came justified the café's great reputation.
Marmitenoun
soup cooked in a large pot
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
Mignon
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
Moelle
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It appeared that Bobo had a special and particular talent for eating.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
PetiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
plainnessnoun
the state of being unmixed with other material
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
plombière
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
pommes
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
on the contrary
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading But the food when it came justified the café's great reputation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It appeared that Bobo had a special and particular talent for eating.
subdivisionnounUS /ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒən/
an area composed of subdivided lots
From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading It appeared that Bobo had a special and particular talent for eating.
terre
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From this reading Jack had ordered blindly from the French _carte-de-jour_, choosing the most expensive dish from each subdivision; _Petite Marmite; Cotelotte des Ecrivisses au diable; Filet Mignon au Moelle: pommes de terre Florizel; Choux-fleur hollandaise; plombière_, etc. The result was eminently satisfactory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that Bobo had a special and particular talent for eating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
at the time that
From this reading When they finally penetrated the mystery the plainness of the interior was rather disappointing, and the place was almost empty for it was half way between the dinner and the supper hours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bobo groaned with delight.
