used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
cinnamonnounUS /ˈsɪnəmən/
aromatic bark used as a spice
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
DOLLSnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
Dorfield
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From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
elitenounUS /ɪˈliːt/
a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
every person
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
set up or found
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
Higgledy
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From this reading The Higgledy Piggledies prospered.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
Piggledies
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From this reading The Higgledy Piggledies prospered.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading The Higgledy Piggledies prospered.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
move hurridly
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
an educational institution
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
do one's shopping
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
wafflesnounUS /ˈwɑːfəlz/
plural of “waffle” — pancake batter baked in a waffle iron
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A RUSH ORDER FOR DOLLS The weeks rolled by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many waffles and much cinnamon toast were devoured by the elite of Dorfield.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading School opened and the diminutive delivery boys were forced to relinquish their jobs during school hours, but afternoon always found them at the shop ready for any kind of work their gentle employers could find for them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each partner was occupied in her especial line but often everyone would have to lend a hand at afternoon tea time.
