AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
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 _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading This proclamation excited the most ardent curiosity all over the empire.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
conciliated
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From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
DatedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
eatables
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From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
EXCELLENCYnounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
ExcessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading This proclamation excited the most ardent curiosity all over the empire.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
fermentnounUS /fərˈment/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
Fragrantia
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From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
fudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
granaries
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From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
Griskish
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From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
Gristariska
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From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
LORDnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
MIGHTYadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
MOSTadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
Moulikasra
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From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
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 Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
navas-kashna-vildash
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From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
odenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This proclamation excited the most ardent curiosity all over the empire.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
PUISSANTadjective
powerful
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time after I ordered the following proclamation to be published in the Court Gazette, and in all the other papers of the empire:-- BY THE MOST MIGHTY AND PUISSANT LORD, HIS EXCELLENCY THE LORD BARON MUNCHAUSEN.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
Triskill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whereas a quantity of fudge has been distributed through all the granaries of the empire for particular uses; and as the natives have ever expressed their aversion to all manner of European eatables, it is hereby strictly forbidden, under pain of the severest penalties, for any of the officers charged with the keeping of the said fudge to give, sell, or suffer to be sold, any part or quantity whatever of the said material, until it be agreeable unto our good will and pleasure.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A proclamation by the Baron--Excessive curiosity of the people to know what fudge was--The people in a general ferment about it--They break open all the granaries in the empire--The affections of the people conciliated--An ode performed in honour of the Baron--His discourse with Fragrantia on the excellence of the music._
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Dated in our Castle of Gristariska this Triskill of the month of Griskish, in the year Moulikasra- navas-kashna-vildash.
