Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

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

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

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

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

greatly pleased

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

tending to diminish or disparage

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

a room used for dining

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

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From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

a wide scope

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

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

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

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

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

of the present time and place

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

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

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

and nothing more

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

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

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

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

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

get rid of

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

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From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

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

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

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

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

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

From this reading Hospitality was her passion; nothing so thoroughly delighted her as a "guest in the home."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Timothy ate as many as three meals every week of his life in this very dining-room, but not being a member of the immediate home circle, he came quite under the head of guests.

(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 Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

at the time that

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

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

From this reading Mandy had made floating custard for dessert this evening, and when Miss Eliza helped it, she helped it with a deprecatory air, as though despite its superlative value as a custard which she very well knew, it really was not fit to be offered to a guest: it might do for just the family.

a Caucasian

From this reading She seemed to shed some of her militant spirit when seated before the white expanse of table-cloth on her own board.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Eliza presided with gentle dignity at the head of the supper table.