adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
Deane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
Dora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
EugenianounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/
tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
Monday'snounUS /ˈmʌndiz/
possessive form of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
PilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
sudsnounUS /sʌdz/
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISIT.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE VISIT.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
waiting-maid
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From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plain though comfortable breakfast of dry toast, baked potatoes and black tea was over.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Piles of soiled clothes were scattered over the floor, and from a tub standing near, a volume of steam was rising, almost hiding from view the form of Dora Deane, whose round red arms were diving into the suds, while she to herself was softly repeating the lesson in History, that day to be recited by her class, and which she had learned the Saturday night previous, well knowing that Monday's duties would keep her from school the entire day.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To this arrangement the proud Eugenia submitted the more readily, as she knew that at this hour they were not liable to calls; so she who had talked of her _waiting-maid_ and wealthy uncle to Mrs. Hastings, sat down to breakfast _with_ her waiting-maid eating her potatoes with a knife and cooling her tea in her saucer; two points which in the parlor she loudly denounced as positive marks of ill breeding, but which in the kitchen, where there was no one to see her, she found vastly convenient!
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This morning it had been eaten from the kitchen table; for, as Mr. Hastings had surmised, it was _washing day_, and on such occasions, wishing to save work, Mrs. Deane would not suffer the dining-room to be occupied.
