used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
cochinealnoun
a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
Fane's
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From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
in a free manner
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
Greville
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From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
inexpugnableadjective
incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading It is only real success that wanes, it is only solid things that melt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
not any; not one
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only real success that wanes, it is only solid things that melt.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
pastrycook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
a full supply
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
puddingsnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋz/
plural of “pudding” — any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It is only real success that wanes, it is only solid things that melt.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
possessing material wealth
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
do one's shopping
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It is only real success that wanes, it is only solid things that melt.
not in physical motion
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It is only real success that wanes, it is only solid things that melt.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading She had a serene superiority to observation and opportunity which constituted an inexpugnable strength and would enable her to go on indefinitely.
tartsnounUS /tɑːrts/
plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
tea-drinking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is only real success that wanes, it is only solid things that melt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
wanesnounUS /weɪnz/
plural of “wane” — a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
From this reading It is only real success that wanes, it is only solid things that melt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Greville Fane’s ignorance of life was a resource still more unfailing than the most approved receipt.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She put in plenty of sugar and of cochineal, or whatever it is that gives these articles a rich and attractive colour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She made no pretence of producing works of art, but had comfortable tea-drinking hours in which she freely confessed herself a common pastrycook, dealing in such tarts and puddings as would bring customers to the shop.
