used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
AntiquitiesnounUS /ænˈtɪkwətiz/
plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading “Distinctly,” the Professor resumed, “distinctly she is the property of the Department of Antiquities.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What point?” asked John Cumberland.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
Blackwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading “What point?” asked John Cumberland.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading “Distinctly,” the Professor resumed, “distinctly she is the property of the Department of Antiquities.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading “Distinctly,” the Professor resumed, “distinctly she is the property of the Department of Antiquities.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
set up or found
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
the act of departing
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Distinctly,” the Professor resumed, “distinctly she is the property of the Department of Antiquities.”
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “What point?” asked John Cumberland.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
and nothing more
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “Distinctly,” the Professor resumed, “distinctly she is the property of the Department of Antiquities.”
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “Distinctly,” the Professor resumed, “distinctly she is the property of the Department of Antiquities.”
Safîyeh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Distinctly,” the Professor resumed, “distinctly she is the property of the Department of Antiquities.”
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dinner dispatched, they sat around the table in council, pipes and cigars going.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What point?” asked John Cumberland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading “I have reached a decision,” declared Professor Blackwell, “upon a point that has been worrying me.”
y'Quem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Safîyeh had reported that her charge had found the soup, the fried chicken, the Château y’Quem--of which they had only three bottles--and the peaches entirely to her satisfaction.
