used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of this his tastes were simple but precise.
Belknap
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From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Because of this his tastes were simple but precise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
DISHnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Because of this his tastes were simple but precise.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
kitchensnounUS /ˈkɪtʃənz/
plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
immediately past
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
Mackworth
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From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
museumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
not any; not one
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
something you have to do
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Because of this his tastes were simple but precise.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading This evening he gave no sign of interfering with Chef Belknap beyond general directions for the dinner.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Because of this his tastes were simple but precise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
superintendverb
watch and direct
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Because of this his tastes were simple but precise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Because of this his tastes were simple but precise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
TROUTnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading A DISH OF TROUT Mr. Mackworth knew the restaurants of America and Europe as some people know the capitals and museums.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Because of this his tastes were simple but precise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the woods or in camp he never failed to superintend the preparation of each meal offered his guests.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Even in cities, on special occasions, he frequently descended into club, restaurant and hotel kitchens for a word with the chef or, like as not, added the last touch by his own hand to the principal dish.
