used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
Bella
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From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading DULCIMER MEANS BUSINESS.
Culverhouse
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From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
DULCIMERnounUS /ˈdʌlsɪmər/
a stringed instrument used in American folk music; an elliptical body and a fretted fingerboard and three strings
From this reading DULCIMER MEANS BUSINESS.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
else
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From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
hatchingnounUS /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
the production of young from an egg
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
incubatingverbUS /ˈɪnkjəbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “incubate” — grow under conditions that promote development
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
incubationnounUS /ˌɪŋkjuːˈbeɪʃən/
maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading DULCIMER MEANS BUSINESS.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
Scratchell
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From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The notion of a marriage between Cyril Culverhouse and Bella Scratchell was now incubating.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN a benevolent idea entered the mind of the good-natured Mrs. Dulcimer, there immediately began a process of incubation or hatching, as of a patient maternal hen intent on the development of her eggs.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Like that domestic fowl, Mrs. Dulcimer gave her whole mind to the task, and, for the time being, thought of nothing else.
