290
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From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
291
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From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
balancingnounUS /ˈbælənsɪŋ/
getting two things to correspond
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The stand can be stood in the corner of the kitchen, or under the kitchen table where it will be out of danger of being upset.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading --Contributed by Lyndwode, Pereira, Ottawa, Can.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
ContributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading --Contributed by Lyndwode, Pereira, Ottawa, Can.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The stand can be stood in the corner of the kitchen, or under the kitchen table where it will be out of danger of being upset.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
Egg-Beater
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From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
eggbeaternoun
an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
housewifenounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪf/
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
how
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From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stand can be stood in the corner of the kitchen, or under the kitchen table where it will be out of danger of being upset.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The stand can be stood in the corner of the kitchen, or under the kitchen table where it will be out of danger of being upset.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
jelly-bag
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From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
Jelly-Making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
Lyndwode
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From this reading --Contributed by Lyndwode, Pereira, Ottawa, Can.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
engage in
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
not any; not one
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
and nothing more
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stand can be stood in the corner of the kitchen, or under the kitchen table where it will be out of danger of being upset.
OttawanounUS /ˈɑːtəwɑː/
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading --Contributed by Lyndwode, Pereira, Ottawa, Can.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
Pereira
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From this reading --Contributed by Lyndwode, Pereira, Ottawa, Can.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
with speed
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
be standing; be upright
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The stand can be stood in the corner of the kitchen, or under the kitchen table where it will be out of danger of being upset.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The stand can be stood in the corner of the kitchen, or under the kitchen table where it will be out of danger of being upset.
upsetsnounUS /əpˈsets/
plural of “upset” — an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
(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 ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
at the time that
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
in or at the place that
From this reading The stand can be stood in the corner of the kitchen, or under the kitchen table where it will be out of danger of being upset.
which person or people
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The accompanying sketch shows how a stand can be made from a few pieces of boards that will help jelly makers and prevent the old-time dangers and disadvantages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ** A Jelly-Making Stand [290] Every housewife who makes jelly is only too well acquainted with the inconvenience and danger of upsets when using the old method of balancing a jelly-bag on a couple of chairs stood on the kitchen table, with the additional inconvenience of having a couple of chairs on the kitchen table out of commission for such a length of time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ** How to Make an Egg-Beater [291] There is no reason why any cook or housewife should be without this eggbeater, as it can be made quickly in any size.
