used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
for the reason that
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
BOUNTIFULadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
chattered
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From this reading The Stones and Helen chattered like a trio of young crows.
chloroformnounUS /ˈklɔːrəfɔːrm/
a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
crowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading The Stones and Helen chattered like a trio of young crows.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
DudnounUS /dʌd/
someone who is unsuccessful
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
at any time
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
a young female
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
hearteningadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
cheerfully encouraging
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
heartieradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiər/
comparative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
Jess's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Stones and Helen chattered like a trio of young crows.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
absolutely essential
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The Stones and Helen chattered like a trio of young crows.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Stones and Helen chattered like a trio of young crows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
which person or people
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, it was so heartening to be with people at the table who "talked one's own language."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading MY LADY BOUNTIFUL That was a wonderful breakfast at the Casino.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Dud threatened to chloroform his sister so that he and Helen could get in a word or two during Jess's lapse into unconsciousness; but finally _that_ did not become necessary because of the talkative girl's interest in a story that Helen related.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not that Helen ever remembered much about what she ate, although Dud had ordered choice fruit and heartier food that would have tempted the most jaded appetite instead of that of a healthy girl who had been riding horseback for two hours and a half.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Stones and Helen chattered like a trio of young crows.
