Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

the state capital of South Australia

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

any thing at all

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

give sanction to

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

for the reason that

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The thought of preparing the pickles seemed to Adelaide the next best thing to eating them.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

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From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

take in solid food

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the act of consuming food

From this reading The thought of preparing the pickles seemed to Adelaide the next best thing to eating them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

and nothing more

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

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 PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The thought of preparing the pickles seemed to Adelaide the next best thing to eating them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

occurring from time to time

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant

From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

make a sweeping movement

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

strip the skin off

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

(used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid

From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

-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 The thought of preparing the pickles seemed to Adelaide the next best thing to eating them.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

uttered with a trill

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

Identical; not different.

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The thought of preparing the pickles seemed to Adelaide the next best thing to eating them.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading "I can just remember grandma peeling a great big pan of onions and the tears rolling down her cheeks."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

a special situation

From this reading The thought of preparing the pickles seemed to Adelaide the next best thing to eating them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought of preparing the pickles seemed to Adelaide the next best thing to eating them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "I hope when I put up 'pickled onions' I don't cry," laughed Adelaide.

third-person singular of “up” — raise

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

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 "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

(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 "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

at the time that

From this reading PICKLES ADELAIDE had never been allowed to eat many pickles, because mother did not approve of them for growing children, but an occasional sample had made Adelaide look forward to the time when she could have the same privilege as "grown ups," to eat anything she liked.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, Adelaide," said mother, "if you will peel your onions under running water you won't need to waste any of your tears over them."