used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
(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 While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
Bibby
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From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
caddiesverbUS /ˈkædiz/
inflected form of “caddie” — act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
centrepiecenoun
the central or most important feature
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
to or in any or all places
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
hatchetsnounUS /ˈhætʃəts/
plural of “hatchet” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
jelliesnounUS /ˈdʒeliz/
plural of “jelly” — an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
lettucenounUS /ˈletəs/
informal terms for money
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
without good reason
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
quivered
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From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
rakesnounUS /reɪks/
plural of “rake” — a dissolute man in fashionable society
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
sawsnounUS /sɔːz/
plural of “saw” — a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
shreddedadjectiveUS /ˈʃredɪd/
prepared by cutting
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
SlicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
tea-sets
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From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE SECOND FALL Miss Bibby had prepared a delightful meal for her charges from the generous hamper the caddies carried down to her.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading A mountain of ruddy strawberries formed a centrepiece,--delicious and novel cakes made side dishes, jellies quivered and reflected on their sides the foaming waterfall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While here, there and everywhere were scattered evidences of the high skill chocolate manufacturers are attaining to--hatchets, saws, garden rakes, dolls' tea-sets, animals of every description--all in the most delightful kind of chocolate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Slices of chicken lay in nests of finely shredded lettuce with a delicate cream dressing lightly poured on top.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The children buzzed round the tables like eager flies, but Miss Bibby would not have them begin until their host had paid the visit he had promised.
