used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
Adele
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From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
BLOSSOMverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
divisible by two
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
apart from; not including
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
the organ of sight
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
Farnsworth
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From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
set up or found
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
a young female
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
half-past
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From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
Kenerley
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From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
Kenerleys
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From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
not any; not one
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "As you see," said Adele.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
believed likely
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
a source of difficulty
From this reading BLOSSOM GIRL Such a clever and resourceful housekeeper as Adele Kenerley found no trouble in arranging a second dinner for half-past seven, although one had been served at six.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Farnsworth, too, was in good spirits, though both the Kenerleys detected a roving eye and an alert ear that made them think he suspected, or at least hoped, that Patty was there.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he said nothing that indicated his thoughts except to ask on arrival if there were other guests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Patty safely out of the way, Adele presided at the board with a light-hearted gaiety that surprised even her husband.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As you see," said Adele.
