used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
from appearances alone
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading At one end of the table the old Scotch housekeeper presided, in a fresh cap and apron.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading At one end of the table the old Scotch housekeeper presided, in a fresh cap and apron.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At one end of the table the old Scotch housekeeper presided, in a fresh cap and apron.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
fantasticaladjective
existing in fancy only
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading At one end of the table the old Scotch housekeeper presided, in a fresh cap and apron.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
assemble or get together
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading At one end of the table the old Scotch housekeeper presided, in a fresh cap and apron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
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 Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
not divisible by two
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading At one end of the table the old Scotch housekeeper presided, in a fresh cap and apron.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
Rufus
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From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading At one end of the table the old Scotch housekeeper presided, in a fresh cap and apron.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
Stower's
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From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At first glance one might have thought that the Corner House girls had put forth a special effort to gather together a really fantastical company to celebrate the holiday.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CORNER HOUSE THANKSGIVING It was truly a Thanksgiving feast at the old Corner House that day, and it was enjoyed to the full by all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor was there a table in all Milton around which sat a more apparently incongruous company.
a late time of life
From this reading Uncle Rufus, at least, had never served quite so odd an assortment of guests during all the years he had been in Mr. Peter Stower's employ.
