used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading The diners were hungry and the good things were appreciated.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
Brett's
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From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
cutletsnounUS /ˈkʌtləts/
plural of “cutlet” — thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
dinersnounUS /ˈdaɪnərz/
plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading The diners were hungry and the good things were appreciated.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
divisible by two
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
freaksnounUS /friːks/
plural of “freak” — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The diners were hungry and the good things were appreciated.
grillnounUS /ɡrɪl/
a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading The diners were hungry and the good things were appreciated.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was well that they wasted no time on mere words.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was well that they wasted no time on mere words.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
not any; not one
From this reading It was well that they wasted no time on mere words.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
sausagesnounUS /ˈsɔːsɪdʒɪz/
plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
move hurridly
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was well that they wasted no time on mere words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was well that they wasted no time on mere words.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The diners were hungry and the good things were appreciated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECOND ATTACK Mrs. Smith was accustomed to her master's occasional freaks in the matter of dinner.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It was well that they wasted no time on mere words.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well that they wasted no time on mere words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The diners were hungry and the good things were appreciated.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Her husband, aided by long experience, knew whether Brett's "immediately" meant one minute, or five, or even fifteen.
belonging to which person
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time he gave his wife the longest limit, so, in addition to the chicken, a bird whose unhappy attribute is a facility for being devoured with the utmost speed, a mixed grill of cutlets, bacon, and French sausages appeared on the table.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was well that they wasted no time on mere words.
