used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
Alice
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From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading The next morning Kathleen O'Hara was downstairs betimes.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading The next morning Kathleen O'Hara was downstairs betimes.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
good-nature
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From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
Kathleen
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From this reading The next morning Kathleen O'Hara was downstairs betimes.
Kathleen's
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From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Kathleen O'Hara was downstairs betimes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Kathleen O'Hara was downstairs betimes.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading The next morning Kathleen O'Hara was downstairs betimes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
and nothing more
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
having a point
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
PREMIERSHIPnounUS /preˈmɪrʃɪp/
the office of premier
From this reading RUTH RESIGNS THE PREMIERSHIP.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
RESIGNSverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading RUTH RESIGNS THE PREMIERSHIP.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH RESIGNS THE PREMIERSHIP.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTH RESIGNS THE PREMIERSHIP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading She ran into the kitchen and suggested to Maria that she should help her to toast the bread.
toastingnounUS /ˈtoʊstɪŋ/
cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
toasting-fork
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Kathleen O'Hara was downstairs betimes.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
which person or people
From this reading Maria, who was somewhat lazy, and who had already begun to appreciate Kathleen's extreme good-nature, handed her the toasting-fork and pointed to a heap of bread which lay cut and ready for toasting on the deal table in the center of the kitchen.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear me, Miss Kathleen!" she said; "if only Miss Alice was as good-natured as you, why, the house would go on wheels."
