used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
Beulah
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From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The service was not elaborate.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had his own supper, so that his interest was purely impersonal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had his own supper, so that his interest was purely impersonal.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had had his own supper, so that his interest was purely impersonal.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading He had had his own supper, so that his interest was purely impersonal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had had his own supper, so that his interest was purely impersonal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
MeaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
MottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The service was not elaborate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
on one occasion
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had had his own supper, so that his interest was purely impersonal.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading He had had his own supper, so that his interest was purely impersonal.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The service was not elaborate.
ServingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had had his own supper, so that his interest was purely impersonal.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
TOBYnounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
traysnounUS /treɪz/
plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Bower cooked, and her daughter Beulah waited on the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which a Princess Serving Finds That the Motto of Kings is Meaningless._ TOBY, safe and snug behind the kitchen stove, was keenly alive to the fact that supper was being served.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Everything went in at once, and Peter helped the women carry the loaded trays.
