used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
make calm or still
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading She quickly dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and correctly.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading She quickly dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and correctly.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She quickly dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and correctly.
being one more than seven
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She quickly dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and correctly.
Farnsworth
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From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
a long fixed look
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
how
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From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
a form of address for a man
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
Peyton
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From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
participate in games or sport
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading She quickly dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and correctly.
with speed
From this reading She quickly dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and correctly.
with low volume
From this reading She quickly dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and correctly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of Bill Farnsworth!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
(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 She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it as if it were a play.
at the time that
From this reading THE RIDE HOME Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the dining-room for dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She quickly dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and correctly.
