Chapter I

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

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plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

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one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

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

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

in or near a particular place or position

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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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Bound written or printed works.

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

cause to be bored

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

terminate

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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showing who or what does the action

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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

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From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

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your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

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having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

a confused multitude of things

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

prepare a hot meal

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the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

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third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

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

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

to an extreme degree

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

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

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

more quickly

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

encouraging or approving or pleasing

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associated with women and not with men

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start firing a weapon

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plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

destroyed or killed

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

plural of “grill” — a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

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From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

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

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

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

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the act of beginning something new

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

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From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

small kitchen

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

engage in

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

the courage to carry on

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

not any; not one

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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and nothing more

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

bring forth or yield

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established beyond doubt

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a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

light teasing repartee

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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

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witty language used to convey insults or scorn

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a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

reflecting light

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

a thing, without saying which

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make a mess of, destroy or ruin

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a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

not in physical motion

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

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

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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _“They may live without houses and live without books,” So the saying has gone through the ages, “But a civilized man cannot live without cooks—” It’s a libel, as proved by these pages!

the application of tiles to cover a surface

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

an instance or single occasion for some event

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very small

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

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

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tested and proved useful or correct

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below or beneath something; less than

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without doubt; certainly

From this reading _At range and at oven, at (whisper it!) still, A man is undoubtedly master; His cooking is done with an air and a skill, He’s sure as a woman—and faster!

up to a particular time

From this reading He may break the dishes and clutter the floor, And if he is praised—he deserves it— He may flaunt his prowess until he’s a bore....

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

impaired by diminution

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used to ask for information about something

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at the time that

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in or at the place that

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

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a Caucasian

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which person or people

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_

in the company of; together with

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not having, not using, or not accompanied by

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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

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

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From this reading For when left by himself in a small kitchenette, With a saucepan, a spoon and a kettle, A man can make things that you’ll never forget— That will put any cook on her mettle._ _Where camp fires glow through the still of the night, Where grills are electric and shiny, Where kitchens are huge, done in tiling of white, Where stoves are exceedingly tiny, Where people are hungry—no matter the place— A man can produce in a minute A dish to bring smiles to each skeptical face, With art—and real food value—in it!_