12.45
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From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
DEEPING
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From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
every person
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
fussedverbUS /fʌst/
past form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
Gabrielle
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From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
Joey
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From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
immediately past
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
take the midday meal
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
engage in
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
Noreen
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From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
RemoveverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Noreen and Gabrielle had both meant to see Joey before she started, and impress on her the great importance of not allowing her cousin to start late for Deeping Royal.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Joey was not to be seen about the place when they put on coats, boots, and hats according to directions before lunch, in Remove II.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in fact seven minutes late--not an extraordinary delay considering the circumstances, but enough to make the meal a scramble, and everybody feel a little fussed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT DEEPING ROYAL Cook, though amazingly capable, was not an absolute magician; few people are.
at the time that
From this reading Perhaps it was not altogether astonishing, considering that she had only received her orders last night when dinner had been duly ordered, that the meal was not on the table quite at 12.45.
