Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

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

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

the act of buying

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

originate

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

dearly loved

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading THE VALUE OF WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS FOOD.

plural of “food” — any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

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

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

conducive to good health of body or mind

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

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

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

a social unit living together

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

plural of “housewife” — a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

engage in

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

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 "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

take in marriage

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

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 "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

in an essential manner

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

of or providing nourishment

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

of or providing nourishment

From this reading THE VALUE OF WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS FOOD.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VALUE OF WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS FOOD.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cheaper food, if properly cooked, may have as fine a flavor and be equally as nutritious as that of higher price.

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

From this reading THE VALUE OF WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS FOOD.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

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

From this reading She should endeavor to buy foods which are most nourishing and wholesome; these need not necessarily consist of the more expensive food products.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading THE VALUE OF WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS FOOD.

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

in an optimal state of balance or equilibrium

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

at the time that

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading THE VALUE OF WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS FOOD.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Yes, my dear," said Frau Schmidt (continuing a conversation which had occurred several days previously between herself and Mary), "we will have more healthful living when the young housewife of the present day possesses a knowledge of different food values (those food products from which a well-balanced meal may be prepared) for the different members of her household.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And, Mary, when you marry and have a house to manage, if possible, do your own marketing, and do not make the mistake common to so many young, inexperienced housewives, of buying more expensive food than, your income will allow.