Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

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

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

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

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

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

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

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

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

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

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

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

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

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

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

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

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

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

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

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

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

in a not unlawful manner

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

staying power

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

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

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

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

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

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

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

add pepper to

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

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

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

carry out

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

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

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

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

From this reading I recollect, in Montrose (that fruitful field for old Scottish stories!), a most naïve reply from an honest lass, servant to old Mrs. _Captain_ Fullerton.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

precisely as stated

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

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

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.

at the time that

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

during the time that

From this reading But in a little while, when it was rung for, Lizzy very innocently replied that she had eaten it up.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Mrs. F. proposed that one of the legs should be _deviled_, and the gentlemen have it served up as a relish for their wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A party of gentlemen had dined with Mrs. Fullerton, and they had a turkey for dinner.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Accordingly one of the company skilled in the mystery prepared it with pepper, cayenne, mustard, ketchup, etc. He gave it to Lizzy, and told her to take it down to the kitchen, supposing, as a matter of course, she would know that it was to be broiled, and brought back in due time.