Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

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From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

cooked in hot water

From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

cause to be bored

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

a clear seasoned broth

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

the property of holding together and retaining its shape

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

a utensil for cooking

From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

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From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

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From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

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From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

plural of “housewife” — a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

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From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

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From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

large European marine food fish

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

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 While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

mix together different elements

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

easily agitated

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

according to the clock

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

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From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

thick (often creamy) soup

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

on the contrary

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

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From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

the upper part of anything

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The girls had arranged among themselves that Aldred was to bring in and remove the soup and the cheese, Mabel the meat course and the dessert, and Dora the sweets and the coffee.

overly diluted; thin and insipid

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

in or at the place that

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

during the time that

From this reading While the others, therefore, were taking their seats, Aldred, with a good many misgivings, poured her _potage_ into the little tureen which formed part of the dinner service.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Domestic Economy At exactly two minutes to one o'clock Miss Drummond and Mademoiselle arrived at the cottage, and were ushered by three rather nervous and anxious housewives into the sitting-room, where the table, at any rate, looked inviting, with its nice clean cloth and elaborately-folded serviettes.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading She had never tasted French vegetable soup, and doubted whether her compound bore the slightest resemblance to the wonderful _bouillon maigre_ of which Madame Pontier had boasted; it seemed of such a particularly weak and washy consistency, the herbs were not half-cooked, and the salad oil was floating on the top, and refused to mix up properly, though she stirred it vigorously with a spoon.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading "I'm afraid it hasn't boiled enough on this wretched paraffin cooker," she thought.