used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
(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 For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
EntertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
a social unit living together
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
a young female
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
of great significance or value
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
not any; not one
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
not one, and not any
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This is particularly true in the case of dishes for supper.
a full supply
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
preferablyadverbUS /ˈprefərəbli/
more readily or willingly
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
with speed
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
have in common
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading This is particularly true in the case of dishes for supper.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading One of the most important lessons to teach the little girl is that of making simple dishes so attractive that no hesitation need be felt in asking friends to share the family fare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is particularly true in the case of dishes for supper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This is particularly true in the case of dishes for supper.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading For the Unexpected Guest Entertaining can be made easy by some forethought, and a little girl should be made to realize that hospitality, of all things, should be genuine.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the case of expected company it is well to get whatever is needed in plenty of time, but the unexpected guest should receive none the less cordial greeting while the housekeeper hurriedly reviews her resources in the way of material available.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They should not require much extra work, but be quickly prepared and preferably of what one happens to have in the house.
