used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
anew
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
a quantity of money
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This was apparent both in manner and expression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This was apparent both in manner and expression.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
cocoanounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
Dorothy
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From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This was apparent both in manner and expression.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
a young female
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
and nothing more
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was apparent both in manner and expression.
McClain
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From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
semiofficialadjective
having some official authority or sanction
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
simmeringnounUS /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/
cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
TORY'S
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From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon this afternoon their state of mind was altogether unlike their former one.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At present Dorothy McClain was leaning anxiously over the kitchen stove stirring a kettle of simmering milk into which she had just measured a proper amount of cocoa.
a Caucasian
From this reading Over their Girl Scout costumes they were wearing semiofficial nursing uniforms, white cotton dresses and caps of their own design.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading TORY’S DREAMS Several weeks later Dorothy McClain and Victoria Drew were again in the kitchen adjoining the living-room of the House in the Woods.
