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Chapter V
Growing "DINNER, my good woman! It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner. A good seaside one, of course! We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!" Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A good seaside one, of course!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Growing "DINNER, my good woman!”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A good seaside one, of course!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good seaside one, of course!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A good seaside one, of course!
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading Growing "DINNER, my good woman!
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From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
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From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
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From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Growing "DINNER, my good woman!
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From this reading Growing "DINNER, my good woman!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Growing "DINNER, my good woman!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A good seaside one, of course!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A good seaside one, of course!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading A good seaside one, of course!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
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From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our landlady's face was a picture, as these volleys were fired at her; and Fräulein turned upon us with a sharp rebuke.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We'll begin with scalloped oysters, some broiled mackerel, and boiled cod, with shrimp sauce, lobster salad—" "Some starfish jelly, and limpet tart, and crab cream to follow—" "And seaweed sandwiches and salt-water ices to finish up with!"
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From this reading Growing "DINNER, my good woman!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's very easy to tell you what we should like for dinner.
