adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had a poor breakfast, of course.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We had a poor breakfast, of course.
broilingnounUS /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
CookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We had a poor breakfast, of course.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
DINNERnounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE PICKED-UP DINNER.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a poor breakfast, of course.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
housekeepersnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpərz/
plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
PICKED-UP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PICKED-UP DINNER.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading We had a poor breakfast, of course.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PICKED-UP DINNER.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The wash kettle was to her of greater moment than the tea kettle or coffee pot; and the boiling of wash water first in consideration, compared with broiling the steak.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a poor breakfast, of course.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IT was "washing day;" that day of all days in the week most dreaded by housekeepers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cook had to help with the washing, and, as washing was the important thing for the day, every thing else was doomed to suffer.
