used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
(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 I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
for the reason that
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
the lower side of anything
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
increase twofold
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
made afraid
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
fryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
Gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
cause to move by striking
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
Hosley
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From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
How
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From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
like better; value more highly
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
puddingsnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋz/
plural of “pudding” — any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
telescopicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈskɔːpɪk/
visible only with a telescope
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
a special situation
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jim Hosley knew nothing of this, never having read the _Gentleman's Home Journal_ to any extent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
hard to endure
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
unhandy
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From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I understand that they prefer them because the raisins do not get frightened and all huddled up at the bottom trying to escape, like they do if boiled in the New England fashion in a towel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A double boiler is a telescopic arrangement used by first-class cooks for boiled puddings.
which person or people
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How any man with the faintest glimmering of a suspicion that he can cook an egg should hit upon a tool as unhandy as that, is beyond me.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Any man who knows the first thing about housekeeping, who has gone deep enough into it to bring in wood or light a lamp, ought to know that the upper story of a double boiler is not the thing to fry eggs in.
