used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
put or send forth
From this reading Nan cast a reflective eye upon the table.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly I don't," replied Peter promptly.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
don't
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From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
the organ of sight
From this reading Nan cast a reflective eye upon the table.
FANverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Certainly I don't," replied Peter promptly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
labours
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From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
and nothing more
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
a light shade of red
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "Certainly I don't," replied Peter promptly.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Nan cast a reflective eye upon the table.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly I don't," replied Peter promptly.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
smilaxnoun
sometimes placed in Smilacaceae
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
sociablyadverb
in a gregarious manner
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
sugar-icing
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From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Nan cast a reflective eye upon the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "If there is some slight confusion occasioned by that trail of smilax round the pink sugar-icing cake it merely adds to its attractiveness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nan cast a reflective eye upon the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
in or at the place that
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FORGOTTEN FAN Meanwhile, in the next room, Peter and Nan, having completed their scheme of decoration with "smilax and things," were resting from their labours and smoking sociably together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't think it looks too much like a shrubbery where you have to hunt for the cakes, do you?" she suggested.
