used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRUGAL SUPPER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
propose a payment
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
FRUGALadjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading A FRUGAL SUPPER.
usually; as a rule
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
minutiæ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
money-talk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
Sootythorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A FRUGAL SUPPER.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had no positive knowledge of the object of his journey to Sootythorn.
toastedadjectiveUS /ˈtoʊstɪd/
browned over by exposure to heat
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading There was not much talk generally between the two about the great financial matters--their money-talk ran chiefly upon minutiæ, such as the wages of a servant or the purchase of a cow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Ogden was sitting up for her son Jacob that night, and she had prepared him a little supper of toasted cheese.
Wenderholme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was aware that Wenderholme would be sold by auction one of these days, but she did not know exactly whether her son intended to bid for it.
