used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
a quantity of money
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
carrotsnounUS /ˈkærəts/
plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Jean sprang up to cut the bread and make the tea.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean sprang up to cut the bread and make the tea.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
engage in
From this reading Jean sprang up to cut the bread and make the tea.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
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 Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
by chance
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
poignantlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪnjəntli/
in a poignant or touching manner
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
SpoofnounUS /spuːf/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Jean sprang up to cut the bread and make the tea.
stewedadjectiveUS /stuːd/
cooked in hot water
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jean sprang up to cut the bread and make the tea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meal was to consist of stewed rabbit, with potatoes and carrots; bread and cheese and tea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a new problem for Spoof, but a common one for Jean, and she had her way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was something poignantly domestic in their two figures, shoulder to shoulder--although his shoulder came high over hers--studying the inside of the teapot as though they were crystal gazing (and perhaps they were) while they disputed as to the exact amount of tea for three.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Spoof set his little table with a linen cloth and napkins and amazingly good dishes.
