adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
Bibbs
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From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Midas can eat rooster, but rooster can't eat Midas.
can't
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From this reading “Midas can eat rooster, but rooster can't eat Midas.
caponnounUS /ˈkeɪpɑːn/
flesh of a castrated male chicken
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading “Midas can eat rooster, but rooster can't eat Midas.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading Presently, however, he spoke effectively.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
Here's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Presently, however, he spoke effectively.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently, however, he spoke effectively.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
roosternounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading “Midas can eat rooster, but rooster can't eat Midas.
salvernoun
a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading “Here's another difference between Midas and chicken,” Sheridan remarked, grimly.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Presently, however, he spoke effectively.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
white-jacket's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Bibbs, whose appetite had become hearty, was helping himself to a second breast of capon from white-jacket's salver.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He emerged only upon a second summons to dinner, two hours later, and came to the table so white and silent that his wife made her anxiety manifest and was but partially reassured by his explanation that his lunch had “disagreed” with him a little.
