used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INSPIRATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
divans
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From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
divisible by two
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
a social unit living together
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
usually; as a rule
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
INSPIRATIONnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading AN INSPIRATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
sillsnounUS /sɪlz/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1929)
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Often it had to be crackers and sweet chocolate, and she had even been reduced to tea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
under normal conditions
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But usually her family kept her supplied with good things and her larder was generally well stocked.
at the time that
From this reading Surely there was nothing Molly liked better than to entertain, and when she had callers, she always entertained them with refreshments of some kind.
which person or people
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
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 "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "This is like having a bedroom _salon_," exclaimed Molly with a hospitable smile to some dozen guests who adorned the divans and easy chairs, the floor and window sills of her room.
