AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So all they had to do was to walk into the kitchen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
beetsnounUS /biːts/
plural of “beet” — biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
BRIDALadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
candiedadjectiveUS /ˈkændid/
encrusted with sugar or syrup
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
ChumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So all they had to do was to walk into the kitchen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
featheryadjectiveUS /ˈfeðəri/
resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
set up or found
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
goodiesnounUS /ˈɡʊdiz/
plural of “goody” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So all they had to do was to walk into the kitchen.
jelliesnounUS /ˈdʒeliz/
plural of “jelly” — an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading So all they had to do was to walk into the kitchen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
mashedverbUS /mæʃt/
past form of “mash” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
moundsnounUS /maʊndz/
plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
saladsnounUS /ˈsælədz/
plural of “salad” — food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So all they had to do was to walk into the kitchen.
spicedverbUS /spaɪst/
past form of “spice” — make more interesting or flavorful
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading As they did so, the delicious odor of roast chicken, spiced ham, salads, jellies and untold goodies reached their nostrils.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading So all they had to do was to walk into the kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
a Caucasian
From this reading And there in the oven, all ready to be served, were the chicken and mounds of mashed potatoes whipped until they looked like heaps of snow they were so feathery and white, while beside them were dishes of candied sweet potatoes and pans of peas, turnips, and beets.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE BRIDAL SUPPER And now we will go back and see what the Chums did while the family was at the church.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading After they had watched the bridal party out of sight, they jumped through the cellar window and running up the cellar stairs, they found to their joy that in the hurry the family had forgotten to shut the cellar door.
