Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

(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 breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

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From this reading Never to man shall Catharine give her hand.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

a social unit living together

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Never to man shall Catharine give her hand.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Never to man shall Catharine give her hand.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Never to man shall Catharine give her hand.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

a social unit living together

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

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From this reading They talked, jested, and laughed.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading They talked, jested, and laughed.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Never to man shall Catharine give her hand.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

as follows

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never to man shall Catharine give her hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Taming of the Shrew.

and nothing more

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

an amount of time

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

the act of receiving

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Never to man shall Catharine give her hand.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

From this reading Taming of the Shrew.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They talked, jested, and laughed.

-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading Taming of the Shrew.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Taming of the Shrew.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They talked, jested, and laughed.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Never to man shall Catharine give her hand.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

(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 The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

in or at the place that

From this reading Catharine, too, had recovered her equanimity where the dames and damsels of the period were apt to lose theirs--in the kitchen, namely, and in the superintendence of household affairs, in which she was an adept.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The breakfast was served, and the thin soft cakes, made of flour and honey according to the family receipt, were not only commended with all the partiality of a father and a lover, but done liberal justice to in the mode which is best proof of cake as well as pudding.