used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
anew
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
dish-pan
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From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
and nothing more
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
PHIL
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From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
PIEnounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
having a supporting base
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was so absorbed in her task that she did not look up, so after a moment he went on around the house to the kitchen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Mrs. Ware was lifting the dish-pan from its nail to its place on the table, and Lloyd was standing beside her, enveloped in a huge apron, holding a towel in her hands, ready to help.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was just over, and Joyce had begun painting again.
look attentively
From this reading He paused an instant at the front door to watch her brown head bending over the table, and the quick motion of her deft fingers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
WigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading PHIL HAS A FINGER IN THE PIE PHIL went up to the Wigwam early next morning.
