used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Her children arise up and call her blessed.”
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “Her children arise up and call her blessed.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading “Her children arise up and call her blessed.”
bouillonnounUS /ˌbuːˈwɪlən/
a clear seasoned broth
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Her children arise up and call her blessed.”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “Her children arise up and call her blessed.”
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He found it impossible to get on the old familiar footing.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He found it impossible to get on the old familiar footing.
set up or found
From this reading He found it impossible to get on the old familiar footing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He found it impossible to get on the old familiar footing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found it impossible to get on the old familiar footing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Her children arise up and call her blessed.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He found it impossible to get on the old familiar footing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found it impossible to get on the old familiar footing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
Malloy
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From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
and nothing more
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
express in words
From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Her children arise up and call her blessed.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meg, refreshed by her nap, was her usual sprightly self at dinner.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Mrs. Malloy looked weary and old, and had little to say.
which person or people
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Robert, who dined only by courtesy, his repast consisting of a bowl of bouillon, conversed with Meg on the impersonal topics she selected.
