used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading To the unitiated it looked like a bare banquet, a pan of snow and a paddle.
completely unclothed
From this reading To the unitiated it looked like a bare banquet, a pan of snow and a paddle.
bestirverb
become active
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
condimentnounUS /ˈkɑːndəmənt/
a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
the act of consuming food
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
every person
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
foilverbUS /fɔɪl/
enhance by contrast
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To the unitiated it looked like a bare banquet, a pan of snow and a paddle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To the unitiated it looked like a bare banquet, a pan of snow and a paddle.
McQuade's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading To the unitiated it looked like a bare banquet, a pan of snow and a paddle.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
syrupnounUS /ˈsɜːrəp/
a thick sweet sticky liquid
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the eating of "wax" is the one feast that requires neither condiment nor foil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
unitiated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To the unitiated it looked like a bare banquet, a pan of snow and a paddle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it was McQuade's time to bestir himself as host.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He laid the pans and paddles about the table and inviting everybody to choose a pan of snow he went to bring the wax syrup.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the dark outside he brought in other pans of clean frozen snow, which he had carefully prepared against this moment.
