used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _As you like it._ INDUCTION.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
confined by bonds
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
chargeableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəbəl/
liable to be accused, or cause for such liability
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
ComprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
CRUIKSHANK
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From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
dilateverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪt/
become wider
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
embellishedverbUS /emˈbelɪʃt/
past form of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
divisible by two
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
provide as food
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
INDUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading _As you like it._ INDUCTION.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _As you like it._ INDUCTION.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
go away from a place
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
LegaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
lengtheningnounUS /ˈleŋθənɪŋ/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _As you like it._ INDUCTION.
engage in
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
come together
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
MelangenounUS /ˈmelæŋ/
a motley assortment of things
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
not any; not one
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
not one, and not any
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
obnoxiousadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈnɑːkʃəs/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
pictorialadjectiveUS /pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
pertaining to or consisting of pictures
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
in the near future
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
purveyornounUS /pərˈveɪər/
someone who supplies provisions (especially food)
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
SetsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
be seated
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The purveyor of the ensuing apology for a “feast of reason,” takes leave to greet his guests with a hearty, but respectful, welcome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
accept gladly
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
which person or people
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Comprising _Three Sets Of Tales_, West Country, Irish, And Legal, And A Melange With Fifty Illustrations By GEORGE CRUIKSHANK “Sit down and feed, and welcome to our table.”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He ventures to indulge a hope, that his repast will prove obnoxious to none, and, in some degree, gratifying to many; that those who may discover nothing to their taste in one course, will meet with something piquant in another; that no one “Will drag, at each remove, a lengthening chain;” and, that even if the _dishes_ be disliked, the _plates_, at least, will please: but he feels bound to state, that whatever faults the decorations may be chargeable with, on the score of invention, he, alone, is to blame, and not Mr. George Cruikshank; to whom he is deeply indebted for having embellished his rude sketches in their transfer to wood, and translated them into a proper pictorial state, to make their appearance in public.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be in bad taste for him to dilate at his threshold upon what he has provided for their entertainment: his brief bill of fare will presently be laid before them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _As you like it._ INDUCTION.
