used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
DiversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
take in solid food
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
farm-house
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From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
Jim
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From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Supper at the Diversity House surprised Jim Ashe so much that it almost ruined his appetite.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
up to a particular time
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He had expected the food to match the general efficiency of the place, and had vaguely figured on the possibility of dining on crackers and cheese.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading This teaches us that, whereas man judges from the outward appearance, he should wait till he sees what comes out of the kitchen.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There are few things in this world more delightful than a splendid meal that takes you by surprise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was the sort of meal you might expect to eat in a prosperous farm-house—plentiful, well cooked, and topped by apple pie that made Jim wish he had started with dessert, continued with dessert, and ended up with a final helping of it.
