used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
a person who is in charge
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
command with authority
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
take in liquids
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
a young female
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
a social unit living together
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
the literary culture
From this reading TWO LETTERS.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
meal-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
Rowans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
carry out
From this reading As a girl of fourteen I had to take the reins of government and direct the house during my mother's long illness.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO LETTERS.
unfoldsverbUS /ənˈfoʊldz/
third-person singular of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading I am afraid that as this account of the doings of our three friends unfolds itself, some of my readers may be tempted to complain that it seems to be always meal-time at "The Rowans."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
Victualsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading "Victuals and drink were the chief of their diet," the food question must perforce be continually before us.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, I must admit that from their point of view the complaint is a just one, but I would beg them to remember that my object is to give an account of the culinary doings of the household; their meals, and how they were contrived, and the cost thereof; and as, like the old woman in the nursery song,
