used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were flowers, fruits and candies on the table, which was lighted with candles.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
candiesnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading There were flowers, fruits and candies on the table, which was lighted with candles.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading There were flowers, fruits and candies on the table, which was lighted with candles.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
Eleanor
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From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There were flowers, fruits and candies on the table, which was lighted with candles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading There were flowers, fruits and candies on the table, which was lighted with candles.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
set afire or burning
From this reading There were flowers, fruits and candies on the table, which was lighted with candles.
Lillian
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From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
MADGE
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From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
MORTON'SnounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were flowers, fruits and candies on the table, which was lighted with candles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
Phil
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From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
participate in games or sport
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
SearsverbUS /sɪrz/
third-person singular of “sear” — make very hot and dry
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
in the near future
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
having a supporting base
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were flowers, fruits and candies on the table, which was lighted with candles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
male cat
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
at the time that
From this reading When Madge, Lillian, Tom Curtis and Harry Sears entered the room Eleanor and Phil were standing at one side of this table, talking to a group of their friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The older guests were to be served in another larger room which she had engaged for that purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the middle of the dining room was a table decorated with a model houseboat made of crystal candy.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading MADGE MORTON'S SECRET Mrs. Curtis had arranged that her younger guests should have refreshments served to them in the small private dining room as soon as their play was over.
