AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRESSANT PICKS A TEA-ROSE.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
BRESSANT
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From this reading BRESSANT PICKS A TEA-ROSE.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
Cornelia
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From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
eatables
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From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
extension-table
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From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
PICKSnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading BRESSANT PICKS A TEA-ROSE.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading It was an extension-table, but the spare leaves had been removed, and it was reduced to a circle.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
SuppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
taperedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪpərd/
becoming gradually narrower
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
TEA-ROSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BRESSANT PICKS A TEA-ROSE.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
unswathed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Supper was ready: Cornelia surveyed the table for the last time, to make sure it was all right.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The cloth was white, and tapered down in soft folds at the corners; a pleasant profusion of sparkling china and silver, and of savory eatables, filled the circumference of the board, leaving just space enough to operate in, and no more.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
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 A mellow western light from that portion of the sky unswathed in clouds streamed through the window, and did duty as a lamp.
