used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading It is, alas! but too true, that perfection does not exist, especially in cooks.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
bad-temperedadjective
annoyed and irritable
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
cannot
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From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
chordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading It is, alas! but too true, that perfection does not exist, especially in cooks.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
cross-grainedadjective
difficult to deal with
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
crotchetyadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːtʃəti/
having a difficult and contrary disposition
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is, alas! but too true, that perfection does not exist, especially in cooks.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is, alas! but too true, that perfection does not exist, especially in cooks.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading It is, alas! but too true, that perfection does not exist, especially in cooks.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
HOW
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From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
engage in
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
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 In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
absolutely essential
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
one's
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From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
and nothing more
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
go across or through
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading It is, alas! but too true, that perfection does not exist, especially in cooks.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
responsiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
carry out
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my 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 Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
TAMEDadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is, alas! but too true, that perfection does not exist, especially in cooks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
which person or people
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW WE TAMED THE COOK Second only to the skill required in managing a husband is the diplomacy necessary in the art of living with one's cook.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In our case Mary was old and obstinate, but her virtues were too many to dismiss her without valiant efforts made to reform her in one or two particulars.
but in spite of that
From this reading Therefore let the unmarried pass this over, feeling that the time for them to read it is not yet, but let those who have a cross-grained, crotchety, obstinate, or bad-tempered cook take this to a quiet corner and hear my tale.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading While it may not be exactly your experience it cannot fail to touch a responsive chord, for whether you have already had a spoiled cook or not, rest assured that you will have one some day, and do not scorn to make her the subject of deep and earnest study and the object of diplomatic negotiations.
