afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
cake-making
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From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
candy-making
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From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
caramels
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From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
CHEERSnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
being one more than seven
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
fudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
Happie's
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From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
immediately past
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
engage in
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
Margery
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From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
Patty-Pans
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From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
Ralph
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From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sleep was light and broken for half of the eight excited tenants of the crowded Patty-Pans after they had come back that last night, and morning came sooner than the subdued light of the small chambers indicated.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
vanillanounUS /vəˈnɪlə/
any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
nonexistent
From this reading Bob and Ralph escorted the three oldest girls down to the tea room after dinner on Friday, laden with good things and to make sure that nothing was wanting for the morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
at the time that
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was fragrant with the odors of its sacrifices; cake-making and candy-making went on all Thursday and Friday in preparation for the opening of the tea room on Saturday.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Happie's strong point was fudge, and she made so much of it that it did not seem possible half of it would be sold, especially when Margery had contributed her three pans each of vanilla and chocolate caramels.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE CUP THAT CHEERS FOR two days the Patty-Pans was hardly bereft of its young mistresses for an hour.
