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From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
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From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
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From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
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From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
(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 FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as the weeks went on Betsey made the following fudges:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
Betsey
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From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
bobbed
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From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
ButternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
butteredverbUS /ˈbʌtərd/
past form of “butter” — spread butter on
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
candiesnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
candy-making
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From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
Cocoanutnoun
large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
apart from; not including
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
start firing a weapon
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading And as the weeks went on Betsey made the following fudges:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
FUDGEverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
fudges
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From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
granulatedadjective
made grainy or formed into granules
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
a single distinct event
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
and nothing more
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And as the weeks went on Betsey made the following fudges:
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
attach a tag or label to
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And as the weeks went on Betsey made the following fudges:
on one occasion
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
and nothing more
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
pupil's
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From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
recipesnounUS /ˈresəpiz/
plural of “recipe” — directions for making something
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
SugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
sugaryadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊɡəri/
containing sugar
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
thickenedadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənd/
made or having become thick
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
up to a particular time
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading First mother explained to Betsey that to have fudge very creamy was all-important, and instructed her _not_ to beat it until it became sugary, but only until it looked like thick heavy cream, then it was ready to pour at once in the buttered pan and mark in squares.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading Cocoanut Fudge Sugar (granulated), 2 cups Milk, 3/4 cup Butter, Size of a walnut Cocoanut (prepared), 1/2 cup All except the cocoanut Betsey let boil ten minutes, took from the fire, added cocoanut, beat till it thickened and poured into buttered pan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And as the weeks went on Betsey made the following fudges:
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mother smiled at her little pupil's enthusiasm and replied: "Well, Betsey, I may not have all of the fudge recipes, but I am sure I have a very large number, for fudge has always been one of my favorite candies, and I have always enjoyed making it in different ways."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And as the weeks went on Betsey made the following fudges:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
at the time that
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FUDGE WHEN the Christmas holidays were over and the excitement incident thereto had abated, Betsey was eager to continue her candy-making, and when mother suggested fudge Betsey just bobbed and bobbed, but finally said: "Oh, I know that I will enjoy all of the different fudges, but are you sure that you have them all, mother?"
