used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
cayennenounUS /ˌkaɪˈen/
plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
clear-starching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
custardnounUS /ˈkʌstərd/
sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
DimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
DottyadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːti/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
grandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
a social unit living together
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
jubileenounUS /ˈdʒuːbəliː/
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
hear with intention
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
Norah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
Parlin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
Phebe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
pigeon-pie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PLAYING TRUANT.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
rolling-pin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
spicedverbUS /spaɪst/
past form of “spice” — make more interesting or flavorful
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
starchnounUS /stɑːrtʃ/
a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
express in words
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
TRUANTnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading PLAYING TRUANT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days after her return Dotty Dimple was in a state of jubilee.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
at the time that
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
which person or people
From this reading Once, when she related her adventure with the pigeon-pie, grandma Read, who was clear-starching her caps, let the starch boil over on the stove; and at another time Mrs. Parlin was so much absorbed in a description of Phebe, that she almost spiced a custard with cayenne pepper.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had a great deal to tell, and the whole household was ready to listen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Norah would stand with a dish or a rolling-pin in her hand, and almost forget what she had intended to do in her desire to hear every word Miss Dotty was saying.
