Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

take in solid food

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

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From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

a long fixed look

From this reading “Now, girls, gaze on this.”

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “Now, girls, gaze on this.”

reflecting light

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

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From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

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 “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

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From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

plural of “mi” — destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now, girls, gaze on this.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Now, girls, gaze on this.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading “We will, Stoney,” promised Polly.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

express in words

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “We will, Stoney,” promised Polly.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Now, girls, gaze on this.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

not covered with clothing

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We will, Stoney,” promised Polly.

accept gladly

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

during the time that

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “We will, Stoney,” promised Polly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SHORTCAKE PARLEY He smiled a broad welcome at Miss Polly’s guests, as he set down the tray from his head, and uncovered the contents, his brown face fairly glistening with importance.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Back went the snowy linen towel, and there lay disclosed to view one of Aunty Welcome’s famous three-layer shortcakes, all ready for the “fillin’s,” as Stoney would say.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Whipped cream in de blue jug, Mis’ Polly, and—and sho’tcake in de deep dish, and gran’maw says you’re to eat it while it’s hot.”