used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HARD CASE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
in addition
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
apple-pie
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From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A HARD CASE.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading Deacon Hopkins thought it was time to interfere.
deacon's
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From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
despatched
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From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
the act of consuming food
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
else
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From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A HARD CASE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading Deacon Hopkins thought it was time to interfere.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Deacon Hopkins thought it was time to interfere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
have in common
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Deacon Hopkins thought it was time to interfere.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Deacon Hopkins thought it was time to interfere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
two times
From this reading He despatched slice after slice of bread, eating twice as much as any one else at the table, and after eating his share of the pie gazed hungrily at the single slice which remained on the plate, and asked for that also.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first meal to which Sam sat down at the deacon's house was supper.
which person or people
From this reading It was only a plain supper,--tea, bread and butter, and apple-pie; but to Sam, who was not used to regular meals of any kind, it seemed luxurious.
