afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
aren't
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From this reading "These potatoes aren't done, and the roast is burned."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading "These potatoes aren't done, and the roast is burned."
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "These potatoes aren't done, and the roast is burned."
Esmerelda
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From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
GrandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "These potatoes aren't done, and the roast is burned."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary waited on them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
pat-pat
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From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading "These potatoes aren't done, and the roast is burned."
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading "These potatoes aren't done, and the roast is burned."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Friendly clusters of candles stood on the round mahogany table and made little pools of light on its bright surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mary waited on them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These potatoes aren't done, and the roast is burned."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
to-night
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From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mary waited on them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_They could hear the soft pat-pat of padded feet in the hall._" Dinner was served in the large dining room.
what's
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From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what's the matter with Aunt Esmerelda to-night," said Grandpa after the soup.
