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Mary Louise at Dorfield
Mary Louise at Dorfield

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Mary Louise at Dorfield is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!
The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.
There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.
Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.
Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.
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Mary Louise at Dorfield

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Mary Louise at Dorfield is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!
/ðə ˈkæptən ʌv hɜːr soʊl wʌt ə ɡeɪ ˈlʌntʃən wɑːz ðæt ˈɡɪvən ɪn ˈɑːnər ʌv ðə ˈkɑːrpəntərz ənd ˈplʌmərz/
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The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.
Line 3
There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.
Line 4
Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.
/ˈempti ˈpækɪŋ ˈbɑːksəz wɜːr tɜːrnd ˈoʊvər ənd ˈkʌvərd wɪð waɪt kreɪp ˈteɪbəlklɔːθs ənd ðə ˈteɪbəl set wɪð ˈpeɪpər pleɪts ənd ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ kʌps ənd ˌdʒæpəˈniːz ˈnæpkɪnz/
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Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.
/paɪlz ʌv ˈsændwɪtʃɪz ˈdɪʃəz ʌv ˈsæləd ənd koʊld miːts ˈpɪkəlz ənd ˈɑːlɪvz wɜːr pleɪst ðeˈrɔːn ənd ðə ˈsɛn.tər ˌdekərˈeɪʃən kənˈsɪstəd ʌv ə ɡreɪt ˈleɪdi ˈbɔːltəmɔːr keɪk/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

carpenters noun US /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/

plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading “THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!”

crepe noun US /kreɪp/

paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations

From this reading “Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.”

fabrication noun US /ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading “There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.”

goodies noun US /ˈɡʊdiz/

plural of “goody” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading “The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.”

napkins noun US /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 “Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.”

plumbers noun US /ˈplʌmərz/

plural of “plumber” — a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances

From this reading “THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!”

tablecloths noun US /ˈteɪbəlklɔːθs/

plural of “tablecloth” — a covering spread over a dining table

From this reading “Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.”

Wrights noun US /raɪts/

plural of “wright” — United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading “The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

drinking cups noun + noun counted as “drinking cup”

In this reading “Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.”

cold meats adjective + noun counted as “cold meat”

In this reading “Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.”

consisted of verb + particle counted as “consist of”

In this reading “Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.”

All words in this reading · 106

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

cakenounUS /keɪk/

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

CAPTAINnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/

plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

crepenounUS /kreɪp/

paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

cupsnounUS /kʌps/

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

Danny

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/

something used to beautify

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

EmptyverbUS /ˈempti/

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

fabricationnounUS /ˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən/

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

fearedverbUS /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

foodnounUS /fuːd/

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

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

goodiesnounUS /ˈɡʊdiz/

plural of “goody” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/

prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

Josie

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

Louise

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/

a midday meal

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

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

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

meatsnounUS /miːts/

plural of “meat” — the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

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 Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/

plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

picklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/

plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

PilesnounUS /paɪlz/

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

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 Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

plumbersnounUS /ˈplʌmərz/

plural of “plumber” — a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

saladnounUS /ˈsæləd/

food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

SOULnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

tableclothsnounUS /ˈteɪbəlklɔːθs/

plural of “tablecloth” — a covering spread over a dining table

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/

on that

From this reading Piles of sandwiches, dishes of salad and cold meats, pickles and olives were placed thereon and the center decoration consisted of a great Lady Baltimore cake.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL What a gay luncheon was that given in honor of the carpenters and plumbers!

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There seemed to be food enough for a whole regiment, but when she saw how Danny and his friends attacked the provisions, she realized that Mary Louise had not been guilty of the polite fabrication which she feared.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Empty packing boxes were turned over and covered with white crepe tablecloths and the table set with paper plates and drinking cups and Japanese napkins.

wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

WrightsnounUS /raɪts/

plural of “wright” — United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading The huge hamper produced such a variety of goodies and the quantity was quite up to the quality, so that Josie, while she was thankful that Mary Louise had not invited the Wrights to remain, nevertheless wondered at her statement that there was not food enough for the extra mouths.

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