(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Supper being over, her guests resumed their conversation.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
contributingadjectiveUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Supper being over, her guests resumed their conversation.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
disadvantageousadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsædvænˈteɪdʒəs/
involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
put on clothes
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
faultlessadjective
without fault or error
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
furrows
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From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Supper being over, her guests resumed their conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
Harcourt
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From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
impersonationnounUS /ˌɪmpərsəˈneɪʃən/
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
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 Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
held up in the air
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
others
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From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper being over, her guests resumed their conversation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
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 For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Supper being over, her guests resumed their conversation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Supper being over, her guests resumed their conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sorrow had left deep furrows upon her kindly face, but for awhile the shadows seemed to have been lifted from her life and she was the pleasant hostess, forgetting her own sorrows in contributing to the enjoyment of others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For awhile Mrs. Harcourt was busy in preparing the supper, to which they all did ample justice.
a Caucasian
From this reading In her white apron, faultless neck handkerchief and nicely fitting, but plain dress, Mrs. Harcourt looked the impersonation of contented happiness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You do not look upon the mixing of the schools as being necessarily disadvantageous to our people," said the minister.
