used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
Bernice
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From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
cause to be bored
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
carving-knives
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From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
dampernounUS /ˈdæmpər/
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
at any time
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
fencing-match
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From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
foragingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
HOUSE-PARTY
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From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
Juliet
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immediately past
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
engage in
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
OutwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
parodynounUS /ˈperədi/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
Phil
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From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
picklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
relieve from
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
RobverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The impression bore down on her like a heavy cloud, and was a damper on her high spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she could not rid herself entirely of the recollection that something disagreeable had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
uproariousadjective
uncontrollably noisy
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rob and Phil were almost uproarious in their merriment now, and, as they devoured cold baked ham, pickles, cheese, beaten biscuit, and cake, they had a fencing-match with carving-knives, and gave a ridiculous parody of the balcony scene in "Romeo and Juliet."
at the time that
From this reading Outwardly she was as gay as ever, and when the walk was over, led the party on a foraging expedition to the pantry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END OF THE HOUSE-PARTY With the desire to make this last walk together as pleasant as possible, Lloyd immediately put Bernice out of her mind as far as she was able.
