AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
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 It was the busiest moment in all that busy night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The swinging doors between dining-room and kitchen were never still.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
bastingnounUS /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The swinging doors between dining-room and kitchen were never still.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was the busiest moment in all that busy night.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was the busiest moment in all that busy night.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
checking-desk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
chefsnounUS /ʃefs/
plural of “chef” — a professional cook
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The swinging doors between dining-room and kitchen were never still.
dining-roomward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The swinging doors between dining-room and kitchen were never still.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
Fink'snounUS /fɪŋks/
possessive form of “fink” — someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the busiest moment in all that busy night.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
ladlingverbUS /ˈleɪdlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ladle” — put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It was the busiest moment in all that busy night.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The swinging doors between dining-room and kitchen were never still.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was the busiest moment in all that busy night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
ovensnounUS /ˈʌvənz/
plural of “oven” — kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
PinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
RoomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The heat of the ovens was so intense that it could be felt as far as Miss Fink's remote corner.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The swinging doors between dining-room and kitchen were never still.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The swinging doors between dining-room and kitchen were never still.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the busiest moment in all that busy night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the busiest moment in all that busy night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
white-clad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A steady stream of waiters made for the steam tables before which the white-clad chefs stood ladling, carving, basting, serving, gave their orders, received them, stopped at the checking-desk, and sped dining-roomward again.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There were no New Year's greetings in the kitchen back of the Pink Fountain Room.
