adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
(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 All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
any thing at all
From this reading "Is there anything lacking?" she asked.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is there anything lacking?" she asked.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He came, and, standing beside her, surveyed the mahogany field.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came, and, standing beside her, surveyed the mahogany field.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
Chelsea
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From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
cut-glass
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From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
damasknounUS /ˈdæməsk/
a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He came, and, standing beside her, surveyed the mahogany field.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came, and, standing beside her, surveyed the mahogany field.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there anything lacking?" she asked.
Jacqueline
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From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading "Is there anything lacking?" she asked.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading He came, and, standing beside her, surveyed the mahogany field.
napkinsnounUS /ˈnæpkɪnz/
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
be standing; be upright
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
having a supporting base
From this reading He came, and, standing beside her, surveyed the mahogany field.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading He came, and, standing beside her, surveyed the mahogany field.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there anything lacking?" she asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was in order, from the heavy damask napkins and the Chelsea plates to the silver candlesticks and the old cut-glass.
belonging to which person
From this reading She turned her graceful head, and called to her husband, whose step she heard in the adjoining room.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COMPANY TO SUPPER Jacqueline arranged the flowers, cut from her window stand, in the porcelain vase, and set the vase with care in the centre of the polished table.
