used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
(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 Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
see with attention
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
chintznoun
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
conferringverbUS /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
a social unit living together
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
provide as food
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
Fenchurch
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From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
Holt
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From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
of great significance or value
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
incarcerateverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
Letty
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From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
cut with a saw
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
stable-yard
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From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had set Letty to arrange flowers, put on fresh chintz covers, and feed and incarcerate the dogs.
someone who visits
From this reading Mrs. Fenchurch prided herself on her housekeeping, and boasted that she was always prepared for any emergency or visitor--were it the King!
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
in or at the place that
From this reading Friday morning was a busy bustling time at The Holt, where elaborate preparations were on foot for the reception of an important guest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless she now brought out the best dessert and coffee sets, the precious old family silver, and spent half an hour conferring with the cook.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Having issued orders to her husband with respect to the cellar, warned the stable-yard with regard to horses, she changed into her Sunday gown and best rings, saw that Letty wore the new green cloth--and behold all was in readiness.
