used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
bountifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
DISCIPLINARIANnounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriən/
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
Drummond's
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From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
being one more than seven
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
fudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
brought together in one place
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
a unit of instruction
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
an amount of time
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
an educational institution
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
six-thirty
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From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
Stella'snounUS /ˈsteləz/
possessive form of “stella” — United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
TZARITZA
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From this reading TZARITZA AS DISCIPLINARIAN Several days had passed since the riding lesson.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading Stella's chafing dish was the most up-to-date one in the school, and Stella's larder more bountifully supplied than the other girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A group was gathered in Stella Drummond's big room and preparations for a fudge party, after the hearty dinner had "somewhat shaken down," were under way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dinner was served at seven on Saturdays and from eight until ten o'clock the girls were perfectly free.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was Saturday evening and study period, which began at five and lasted until six-thirty, was ended.
