used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And as for the turkey,--why, it was the size of an ostrich!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
brownedadjectiveUS /braʊnd/
(of skin) deeply suntanned
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
celerynounUS /ˈseləri/
widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
cranberrynounUS /ˈkrænberi/
any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
docilely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
at any time
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
glazeverbUS /ɡleɪz/
coat with a glaze
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
engage in
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
not any; not one
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
ostrichnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading And as for the turkey,--why, it was the size of an ostrich!
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
parsnips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
express in words
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
be seated
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading And as for the turkey,--why, it was the size of an ostrich!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
squashverbUS /skwɑːʃ/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
carry out
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
Tolman
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From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading And as for the turkey,--why, it was the size of an ostrich!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly such a dinner never was,--or if there ever had been one like it in history at least Dick Martin had never had the luck to sit down to it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what resignation it lay upon its back, with what an abject spirit of surrender,--as if it realized that resistance was futile and that it must docilely offer itself up to make perfect the feast.
a Caucasian
From this reading The soup steaming and hot, the celery white and crisp, the sweet potatoes browned in the oven and gleaming beneath their glaze of sugar, the cranberry sauce vivid as a bowl of rubies; to say nothing of squash, and parsnips and onions!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And as for the turkey,--why, it was the size of an ostrich!
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE PARTY As they were persons of strong constitution and in good athletic training neither Mr. Tolman nor Steve were any the worse for the narrow escape of the morning, and although a trifle spent with excitement both were able to take their places at the dinner table so that no cloud rested on the festivity of the day.
