used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGEROUS GIFT.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
aromanounUS /ərˈoʊmə/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Then it was discovered that the ceilings and walls would be the better for white and color-wash.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
ceilingsnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋz/
plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Then it was discovered that the ceilings and walls would be the better for white and color-wash.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
color-wash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then it was discovered that the ceilings and walls would be the better for white and color-wash.
a small house with a single story
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A DANGEROUS GIFT.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Then it was discovered that the ceilings and walls would be the better for white and color-wash.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
dustingverbUS /ˈdʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
frangipaninoun
any of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria having milky sap and showy fragrant funnel-shaped variously colored flowers
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A DANGEROUS GIFT.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it was discovered that the ceilings and walls would be the better for white and color-wash.
jockeyverbUS /ˈdʒɑːki/
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
Judith's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
held dear
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
Menaida's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
used to form the superlative
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
muddlenounUS /ˈmʌdəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the dusting, and after that the shaking and beating of the rugs and sofa and chairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Then it was discovered that the ceilings and walls would be the better for white and color-wash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I do love a proper muddle, cruel bad, I do," said Jump, and had what she loved, for the preparations for Judith's marriage threw Mr. Menaida's trim cottage into a "proper muddle."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
a Caucasian
From this reading Then it was discovered that the ceilings and walls would be the better for white and color-wash.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There were the cakes to be baked, and for a while the interior of the house was pervaded by that most delicious aroma of baking bread superior to frangipani, jockey club, and wood violet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then it was discovered that the ceilings and walls would be the better for white and color-wash.
