Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

highly skilled

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

have an effect upon

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Rose was an impressionist when it came to dress.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

get temporarily

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Rose was an impressionist when it came to dress.

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From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

wanted intensely

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

put on clothes

From this reading Rose was an impressionist when it came to dress.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

a social unit living together

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

a painter who follows the theories of Impressionism

From this reading Rose was an impressionist when it came to dress.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

very generous

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

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 The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

disregarded

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

not any; not one

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

and nothing more

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

above and across; more than

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

giving only major points; lacking completeness

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

express in words

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

accept gladly

From this reading The fact that Cass had neglected to tell the family that he was bringing a friend home to supper did not in the least affect his welcome.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

at the time that

From this reading Rose was an impressionist when it came to dress.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was not that the daily menu was of such a lavish nature that a guest or two made no difference; it was simply that the Martels belonged to that casual type which accepts any interruption to the regular order of things as a God-sent diversion.

during the time that

From this reading In the present instance Rose had only to dispatch Edwin to the grocery for eggs and cheese, and send Myrna next door to borrow a chafing-dish, and, while these errands were being accomplished, to complete her own sketchy toilet.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She got the desired effect with the least possible effort, as was evinced now by the way she was whirling two coils of chestnut hair, from which the tangles had not been removed, into round puffs over each ear.