used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Good old Glynn!" he cried.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
Glynn
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From this reading "Good old Glynn!" he cried.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good old Glynn!" he cried.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "What a great idea!
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good old Glynn!" he cried.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "What a great idea!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Good old Glynn!" he cried.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
Pat'snounUS /pæts/
possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
pineapplenounUS /ˈpaɪnæpəl/
a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
saladnounUS /ˈsæləd/
food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
SoupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
thermosnounUS /ˈθɜːrməs/
vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks
From this reading Soup, smoking hot from a thermos flask, chicken and salad, a shape of cream, and a fragrant pineapple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading The man carried the hamper into the sitting-room, unpacked it deftly, and laid the contents on the table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a great idea!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pat's lips ceased to droop, his eyebrows to peak: his dark eyes lit with enjoyment.
