adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
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 All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
Bellecourt
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From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
cherriesnounUS /ˈtʃeriz/
plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
decanternoun
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
distilledverbUS /dɪˈstɪld/
inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
embellishverbUS /ɪmˈbelɪʃ/
add details to
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
FormsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
Fragrantia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
Frosticos
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From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
Hilaro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
kerren-wasser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
MunchausennounUS /ˈmʌntʃaʊzɪn/
German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
unpolite
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From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A traveller has a right to relate and embellish his adventures as he pleases, and it is very unpolite to refuse that deference and applause they deserve.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading All that I have related before, said the Baron, is gospel; and if there be any one so hardy as to deny it, I am ready to fight him with any weapon he pleases.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Therefore, my dear friends and companions, have confidence in what I say, and pay honour to the tales of Munchausen.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Baron insists on the veracity of his former Memoirs--Forms a design of making discoveries in the interior parts of Africa--His discourse with Hilaro Frosticos about it--His conversation with Lady Fragrantia--The Baron goes, with other persons of distinction, to Court; relates an anecdote of the Marquis de Bellecourt._
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, cried he, in a more elevated tone, as he started from his seat, I will condemn him to swallow this decanter, glass and all perhaps, and filled with kerren-wasser [a kind of ardent spirit distilled from cherries, and much used in some parts of Germany].
