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From this reading Foundation Cream White of 1 egg Same amount of liquid.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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almondnounUS /ˈɑːmənd/
small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California
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a quantity of money
From this reading Foundation Cream White of 1 egg Same amount of liquid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
Betsey
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From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
CANDIESnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
taking care or paying attention
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a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Betsey put the white of the egg in the glass measuring cup, noticed carefully just how much it measured and then added the same amount of water, next she flavored it with a few drops of vanilla or almond or peppermint or strong coffee or fruit syrup of any kind, and mixed well.
combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
confectioner's
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From this reading Sugar (confectioner's), 1 pound Flavoring.
unvarying in nature
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
CREAMnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
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a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
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give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
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eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading Foundation Cream White of 1 egg Same amount of liquid.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
flavoredverbUS /ˈfleɪvərd/
past form of “flavor” — lend flavor to
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FlavoringnounUS /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/
something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
From this reading Sugar (confectioner's), 1 pound Flavoring.
flexibleadjectiveUS /ˈfleksəbəl/
capable of being changed
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
FoundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Foundation Cream White of 1 egg Same amount of liquid.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
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a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
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a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
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how
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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and nothing more
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Foundation Cream White of 1 egg Same amount of liquid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
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measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
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consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Betsey put the white of the egg in the glass measuring cup, noticed carefully just how much it measured and then added the same amount of water, next she flavored it with a few drops of vanilla or almond or peppermint or strong coffee or fruit syrup of any kind, and mixed well.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
moldedadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊldəd/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
to a great degree or extent
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immediately following in time or order
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being perceived or observed
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Betsey put the white of the egg in the glass measuring cup, noticed carefully just how much it measured and then added the same amount of water, next she flavored it with a few drops of vanilla or almond or peppermint or strong coffee or fruit syrup of any kind, and mixed well.
peppermintnounUS /ˈpepərmɪnt/
herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
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poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Sugar (confectioner's), 1 pound Flavoring.
put into a certain place or abstract location
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Identical; not different.
From this reading Foundation Cream White of 1 egg Same amount of liquid.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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siftedverbUS /ˈsɪftɪd/
past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
strainernoun
a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
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to a sufficient degree
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
SugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Sugar (confectioner's), 1 pound Flavoring.
syrupnounUS /ˈsɜːrəp/
a thick sweet sticky liquid
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Betsey put the white of the egg in the glass measuring cup, noticed carefully just how much it measured and then added the same amount of water, next she flavored it with a few drops of vanilla or almond or peppermint or strong coffee or fruit syrup of any kind, and mixed well.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
UNCOOKEDadjective
not cooked
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untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
vanillanounUS /vəˈnɪlə/
any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
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
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structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
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(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”)
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
a Caucasian
From this reading Foundation Cream White of 1 egg Same amount of liquid.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The confectioner's sugar she thoroughly sifted through a hair wire strainer, then added a little of the liquid mixture at a time until the cream was sufficiently flexible to be molded with the fingers.
in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading CREAM CANDIES--UNCOOKED THE candies that were made without cooking were a constant source of delight, for Betsey learned so many different ways of combining them.
