used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
in addition
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
chucklesnounUS /ˈtʃʌkəlz/
plural of “chuckle” — a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
drawing-room
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plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
to come or go into
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
FROCKnounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
gigglesnounUS /ˈɡɪɡəlz/
plural of “giggle” — a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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free from evil or guilt
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
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 Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
full of life and energy
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
market-man
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From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
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observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
SASHnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
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relating to human society and its members
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
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a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
dependable
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
hard to endure
From this reading He endeavored to assist her in the performance of her more arduous culinary duties, and by his sympathy and interest sustained her in many trying moments.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
war-paint
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From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHITE FROCK AND SASH In the drawing-room, in full war-paint of white frock and big sash, he was the spirit of innocent and friendly hospitality, in the nursery he was a brilliant entertainment, below stairs he was the admiration and delight of the domestics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
at the time that
From this reading When he was visiting her department chuckles and giggles might be heard issuing from the kitchen when the door was opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
a Caucasian
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which person or people
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sweet temper which prompted him to endeavor to sustain agreeable conversation with the guest who admired him led him, also, to enter into friendly converse with the casual market-man at the back door, and to entertain with lively anecdote and sparkling repartee the extremely stout colored cook in the kitchen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Those who heard them always knew that they were excited by the moral or social observations or affectionate advice and solace of the young but distinguished guest.
