17th
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From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
307
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From this reading 307 Chester Square, S.W.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
butteredverbUS /ˈbʌtərd/
past form of “butter” — spread butter on
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
caterernounUS /ˈkeɪtərər/
someone who provides food and service (as for a party)
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading 307 Chester Square, S.W.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The note was headed with a gilt crest and the paper was thick and slightly perfumed.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
economicallyadverbUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkli/
with respect to economic science
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
divisible by two
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The note was headed with a gilt crest and the paper was thick and slightly perfumed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The note was headed with a gilt crest and the paper was thick and slightly perfumed.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
Lizzy
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From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
Lois
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From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
Margeritta
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From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
MoronnounUS /ˈmɔːrɑːn/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
a brief written record
From this reading The note was headed with a gilt crest and the paper was thick and slightly perfumed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The note was headed with a gilt crest and the paper was thick and slightly perfumed.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading The note was headed with a gilt crest and the paper was thick and slightly perfumed.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
Reddlenoun
a red iron ore used in dyeing and marking
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading 307 Chester Square, S.W.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The note was headed with a gilt crest and the paper was thick and slightly perfumed.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
make square
From this reading 307 Chester Square, S.W.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
carry out
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Lois Margeritta Reddle sat on the edge of her bed, a thick and heavy cup of pallid tea in one hand, a letter in the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading 307 Chester Square, S.W.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The tea was too sweet, the bread was cut generously even as it was buttered economically, but she was so completely absorbed in the letter that she forgot the weakness of Lizzy Smith as a caterer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Countess of Moron is pleased to learn that Miss Reddle will take up her duties as resident secretary on Monday, the 17th.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The note was headed with a gilt crest and the paper was thick and slightly perfumed.
