used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
alimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌæləˈmentəri/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
(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 For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
ALLIANCEnounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
carnalitynoun
feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
deitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading "Eat: to devour with the mouth."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
dyspepticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈspeptɪk/
suffering from dyspepsia
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
take in solid food
From this reading "Eat: to devour with the mouth."
the act of consuming food
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
divisible by two
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
give expression to
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
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 But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
ghoulnounUS /ɡuːl/
someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
habitatnounUS /ˈhæbətæt/
the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
indelicateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdelɪkət/
in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
ingestionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒestʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
LexicographernounUS /ˌleksɪˈkɑːɡrəfər/
a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Eat: to devour with the mouth."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
carry out
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
tutelaryadjective
providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
unforgivableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈɡɪvəbəl/
not excusable
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But if "the ingestion of alimentary substances"--to ring a modern change upon the older formula--is in itself a process material even unto carnality, it is undeniable that it forms a highly agreeable accompaniment to more psychic manifestations.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is a shocking view to take of so genial a function: cynical, indelicate, and finally unforgivable by reason of its very accuracy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For, after all, that is what eating amounts to, if one must needs express it with such crude brutality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE NEW ALLIANCE The "Great Lexicographer"--tutelary deity of my adopted habitat--has handed down to shuddering posterity a definition of the act of eating which might have been framed by a dyspeptic ghoul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Eat: to devour with the mouth."
