used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
(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 To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
make right or correct
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
Danny
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From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
ENTERTAINSverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
fryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Aunt Sally sure is on the job and we won’t go hungry!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
HathawaynounUS /ˈhæθəweɪ/
wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading “Aunt Sally sure is on the job and we won’t go hungry!”
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Josie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Aunt Sally sure is on the job and we won’t go hungry!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “Aunt Sally sure is on the job and we won’t go hungry!”
Josie
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From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Josie.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
set afire or burning
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Aunt Sally sure is on the job and we won’t go hungry!”
and nothing more
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
witty remark
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
cut with a saw
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Josie.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Aunt Sally sure is on the job and we won’t go hungry!”
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
waddling
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From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading They knew her surmise to be correct the minute they opened the door, for the smell of frying chicken and delicious coffee was wafted to their nostrils.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Aunt Sally sure is on the job and we won’t go hungry!”
which person or people
From this reading To Danny, who had eaten nothing all that day, and who had hastily consumed only a few hard, dry sandwiches the day before, the odor was like a breath of heaven.
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 AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading AUNT SALLY ENTERTAINS As the returning search party came within sight of the Hathaway home, they saw that it was brilliantly lighted and the fat, comfortable shadow of Aunt Sally could be seen waddling back and forth in front of the kitchen window.
won't
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From this reading “Aunt Sally sure is on the job and we won’t go hungry!”
