adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are not your own,” he said, “but are two of mine.
Asti
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From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Paolo's wants had been attended to in the kitchen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “They are not your own,” he said, “but are two of mine.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
cutletnounUS /ˈkʌtlət/
thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
governornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are not your own,” he said, “but are two of mine.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paolo's wants had been attended to in the kitchen.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Paolo's wants had been attended to in the kitchen.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “They are not your own,” he said, “but are two of mine.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “They are not your own,” he said, “but are two of mine.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was six o'clock when they started.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
omelettenoun
beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “They are not your own,” he said, “but are two of mine.
Paolo's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paolo's wants had been attended to in the kitchen.
poornessnoun
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They are not your own,” he said, “but are two of mine.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was six o'clock when they started.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was six o'clock when they started.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was six o'clock when they started.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Paolo's wants had been attended to in the kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was six o'clock when they started.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The officer in command had already received his instructions, and the governor accompanied Hector to the door, where two horses were standing saddled.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the governor apologized to Hector for the poorness of the repast and the haste with which it had been prepared, it was really excellent, consisting of soup, some fish fresh from the river, a cutlet, and an omelette, with a bottle of good wine of Asti.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “They are not your own,” he said, “but are two of mine.
