used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
abatingverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
bevynounUS /ˈbevi/
a large gathering of people of a particular type
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
brewedverbUS /bruːd/
past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
the act of burning something
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
CLANnounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
highest in quality
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
Hetty
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From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
Hetty's
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From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
Jeoffrey
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From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
Maise
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From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
Maises
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From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
rekindledverbUS /riˈkɪndəld/
past form of “rekindle” — kindle anew, as of a fire
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
rosy-cheekedadjective
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
sixty-fifthadjective
the ordinal number of sixty-five in counting order
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
a male human offspring
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
stewedadjectiveUS /stuːd/
cooked in hot water
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
interact in a certain way
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
at the time that
From this reading It was always his eloquence and burning hatred that rekindled the flame when the blaze of enmity showed any signs of abating.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CLAN Preparations for the "big dinner" to which all the Maises had been invited and to which, knowing the good treat which was in store, they had been eagerly looking forward, were about complete.
which person or people
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jeoffrey Maise was the twin brother of the deceased owner of the famous pig and it was he who had always maintained the bloodless but bitter feud with the greatest fervor.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading This dinner was to be held at Miss Hetty's home, as a birthday celebration in honor of the "clan leader," as the minister's son had designated that worthy man.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He had now reached his sixty-fifth year and to do him honor Aunt Hetty assisted by a bevy of rosy-cheeked nieces and cousins, had brewed and baked and stewed one hot morning in late August.
