used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
ANTHY
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From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
custardnounUS /ˈkʌstərd/
sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
Doanes
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From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Genius is often like that.
GoethenounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
without good reason
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Genius is often like that.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Genius is often like that.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
on one occasion
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
opticsnounUS /ˈɑːptɪks/
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
literature in metrical form
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
prouderadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdər/
comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANTHY TAKES COMMAND Anthy was always late in reaching the office, if she came at all, on Monday mornings.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
at the time that
From this reading It was one of the days when old Mrs. Parker came to help her, and it was necessary that the week be properly started in the household of the Doanes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
which person or people
From this reading It was so in the case of old Mrs. Parker, who considered herself incomparable as a cook (and once--this is town report--baked her spectacles in a custard pie), and held lightly her genius as a journalist.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It is said of Goethe that he was prouder of his knowledge of the science of optics--which was mostly wrong--than he was of his poetry.
