used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flames shot higher and higher from the meat-chopping table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, it was bad enough.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading As it was, it was bad enough.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
cabinetsnounUS /ˈkæbənəts/
plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
CookienounUS /ˈkʊki/
any of various small flat sweet cakes (“biscuit” is the British term)
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As it was, it was bad enough.
start firing a weapon
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Flames shot higher and higher from the meat-chopping table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
grease-soaked
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From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Flames shot higher and higher from the meat-chopping table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was, it was bad enough.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
meat-chopping
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From this reading Flames shot higher and higher from the meat-chopping table.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
used to form the superlative
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
nonflammableadjective
impossible to ignite
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
overturnedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Flames shot higher and higher from the meat-chopping table.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Flames shot higher and higher from the meat-chopping table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was, it was bad enough.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what Sandy could see, most of the fire seemed to be centered in the middle of the galley, next to the stove.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Here, the thick slab of wood had become thoroughly soaked by the overturned grease.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Luckily, Cookie had wisely insisted that his old grease-soaked wooden cabinets be replaced by nonflammable metal ones, otherwise the fire would have been uncontrollable.
