used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
bakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
butcherverbUS /ˈbʊtʃər/
kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
caffe-latte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
apart from; not including
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
brought together in one place
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
soft-boiledadjective
easily moved to pity or sorrow
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Breakfast consisted of the usual caffe-latte, rolls and strained honey, and--since a journey was to the fore and something sustaining needed--a soft-boiled egg apiece.
Valedolmo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The table was set on the terrace; breakfast was served and the company was gathered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were four persons present, though there should have been five.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The two guests were an Englishman and his wife, whom the chances of travel had brought over night to Valedolmo.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
Wilder'snounUS /ˈwaɪldərz/
possessive form of “wilder” — United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Between them, presiding over the coffee machine, was Mr. Wilder's sister, "Miss Hazel"--never "Miss Wilder" except to the butcher and baker.
