used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "She's very particular," reported Rosemary, the evening after her first lesson in cooking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/
plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
betideverbUS /bɪˈtaɪd/
become of; happen to
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
Eastshore
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From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "She's very particular," reported Rosemary, the evening after her first lesson in cooking.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "She's very particular," reported Rosemary, the evening after her first lesson in cooking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
set up or found
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
a young female
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
a unit of instruction
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
a particular point in time
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "She's very particular," reported Rosemary, the evening after her first lesson in cooking.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "She's very particular," reported Rosemary, the evening after her first lesson in cooking.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading "She's very particular," reported Rosemary, the evening after her first lesson in cooking.
an educational institution
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
She's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She's very particular," reported Rosemary, the evening after her first lesson in cooking.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
push forcefully
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
unwashedadjectiveUS /ənˈwɑːʃt/
of or associated with the great masses of people
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
under normal conditions
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
precisely as stated
From this reading "She's very particular," reported Rosemary, the evening after her first lesson in cooking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
at the time that
From this reading TOO MUCH NATURAL HISTORY When the girls of the Eastshore school reached the seventh grade, they entered the cooking class.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white aprons and caps were much coveted and whatever other study might be neglected, each girl usually put her best into the weekly cooking lesson.
WoenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Woe betide her, if Miss Parsons, the teacher, found an unwashed pan thrust under the sink in a moment of hurry.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was a small stove for each and every young cook was responsible for the order and cleanliness in which her pots and pans and utensils were kept.
