AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
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 If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
crockerynounUS /ˈkrɑːkəri/
tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
Currer
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From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
dinner-party
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From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
else
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From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
Georgy
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From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
jestnounUS /dʒest/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
KITCHENnounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
labour's
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From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
PARSON'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
PECKverbUS /pek/
hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If furniture, crockery, or anything else was to be purchased, Sam felt that he had been slighted if his opinion had not been asked.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If a dinner-party was in contemplation, or any company to be invited to the parson's, after all the arrangements had been talked over by the minister and his daughter, Sam was sure to be consulted upon the subject by "Miss Georgy," as Miss Peck was called by the servants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PECK kept around him four servants besides Currer, of whom we have made mention: of these, Sam was considered the first.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NIGHT IN THE PARSON'S KITCHEN "And see the servants met, Their daily labour's o'er; And with the jest and song they set The kitchen in a roar."
