perfect or complete or pure
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
affrontedverbUS /əˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “affront” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
subject to appointment
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Give your orders and see that they are obeyed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
for the reason that
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give your orders and see that they are obeyed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
INSTITUTEverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
not any; not one
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading "Give your orders and see that they are obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Give your orders and see that they are obeyed.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Give your orders and see that they are obeyed.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
tolledverbUS /toʊld/
past form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE INSTITUTE DINNER Rosemary early encountered the usual difficulties that beset the leader of any enterprise.
waitressesnounUS /ˈweɪtrəsɪz/
plural of “waitress” — a woman waiter
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls she selected to act as cooks wept because they were not appointed waitresses and those tolled off to serve at the tables were affronted because they had not been elected to cook.
at the time that
From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are in absolute charge of this dinner and no one is to be allowed to dictate to you."
You're
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From this reading "You're the general, Rosemary," said Miss Parsons, when rumors of dissatisfaction reached her.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Give your orders and see that they are obeyed.
