used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
highly skilled
From this reading She had accomplished the whole supper in the white manner, with all poise and daintiness.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
(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 She had accomplished the whole supper in the white manner, with all poise and daintiness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around him still hung the glamour of Cissie's little supper.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
Cissie
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From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
Cissie's
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From this reading Around him still hung the glamour of Cissie's little supper.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
daintinessnoun
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading She had accomplished the whole supper in the white manner, with all poise and daintiness.
Dildine
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From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading Around him still hung the glamour of Cissie's little supper.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Around him still hung the glamour of Cissie's little supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Around him still hung the glamour of Cissie's little supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had accomplished the whole supper in the white manner, with all poise and daintiness.
come together
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Around him still hung the glamour of Cissie's little supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading She had accomplished the whole supper in the white manner, with all poise and daintiness.
on the contrary
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
Siner
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From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
with low volume
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
not in physical motion
From this reading Around him still hung the glamour of Cissie's little supper.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Around him still hung the glamour of Cissie's little supper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Cissie had served sandwiches and coffee on a little table in the arbor, and then had kept Peter hours afterward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter Siner walked home from the Dildine cabin that night rather dreading to meet his mother, for it was late.
at the time that
From this reading He could still see her rounded elbows that bent softly backward when she extended an arm, and the glimpses of her bosom when she leaned to hand him cream or sugar.
a Caucasian
From this reading She had accomplished the whole supper in the white manner, with all poise and daintiness.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had accomplished the whole supper in the white manner, with all poise and daintiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had accomplished the whole supper in the white manner, with all poise and daintiness.
