Chapter X · Paul and Carl

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading “It’s been in twenty minutes,” announced Jane, glancing at the clock.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

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From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “It’s been in twenty minutes,” announced Jane, glancing at the clock.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading “It’s been in twenty minutes,” announced Jane, glancing at the clock.

the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

of or relating to or used in cooking

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

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From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

plural of “eyelash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

brought together in one place

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

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From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

-ing form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “It’s been in twenty minutes,” announced Jane, glancing at the clock.

past form of “glower” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading Paul raised his head and glowered at her.

the act of departing

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Paul raised his head and glowered at her.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Paul raised his head and glowered at her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

a social unit living together

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

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From this reading “It’s been in twenty minutes,” announced Jane, glancing at the clock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading “It’s been in twenty minutes,” announced Jane, glancing at the clock.

a particular point in time

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

and nothing more

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Paul raised his head and glowered at her.

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From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

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From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

having or as if having three legs

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading “It’s been in twenty minutes,” announced Jane, glancing at the clock.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Paul, in his heavy canvas apron, his sleeves rolled up, flour in his hair, on his eyelashes, and on the end of his nose, sat on a three-legged stool in front of the door of the big oven.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was an expression of such dogged concentration on his face, such fierce intensity in the grim frown between his eyebrows, that one might have thought he was expecting to draw forth a new universe, remodelled nearer to his heart’s desire, from the roasting bakeoven.

look attentively

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

which person or people

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The event he was anticipating was indeed of great moment not only to him but to at least four other members of the household who had gathered in the kitchen—Aunt Gertrude, Jane, Elise, and ruddy little Anna, the bouncing little assistant cook and shop-keeper, who never could watch Paul’s culinary struggles without going into a fit of giggling.