used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
how long something has existed
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Host and the Hostess—Preparing the Evening Meal.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Host and the Hostess—Preparing the Evening Meal.
opinion or judgment
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
flirtedverbUS /ˈflɜːrtɪd/
past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
set up or found
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
fryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
fryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
a quick look
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The Host and the Hostess—Preparing the Evening Meal.
HostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The Host and the Hostess—Preparing the Evening Meal.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
jet-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
Kyle
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From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
livernounUS /ˈlɪvər/
large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The Host and the Hostess—Preparing the Evening Meal.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
obeisancenounUS /oʊˈbeɪsəns/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
pig'snounUS /pɪɡz/
possessive form of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
by chance
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
PreparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The Host and the Hostess—Preparing the Evening Meal.
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
Sylvester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Host and the Hostess—Preparing the Evening Meal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
twere
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From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The dame turned round, looked pleased, smiled, flirted her head, and then went on frying.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading Having already had a glimpse of her, he remarked her to be of an age much too green for so wintry a husband as Sylvester Kyle; so checking his haste, he approached her with his best Parisian obeisance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On entering the kitchen, Master Mortimer Sang found the hostess, a buxom dame with rosy cheeks, raven hair, and jet-black eyes, busily employed in cooking the food intended for the two knights.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading “Can it be,” said he, assuming an astonished air—“can it possibly be, that the cruel Master Sylvester Kyle doth permit so much loveliness to be melted over the vile fire of a kitchen, an ’twere a piece of butter, and that to fry a paltry pig’s liver withal?”
