used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
ain't
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
for the reason that
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
bein
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
Bindle
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From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
don't
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From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
DUPLICATIONnounUS /ˌdjuːpləˈkeɪʃən/
a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
From this reading THE DUPLICATION OF MR.
ellnounUS /el/
an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
enjoyin
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
divisible by two
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
Gawd
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
GingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
HEARTYadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
I'm
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE DUPLICATION OF MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUPLICATION OF MR.
on one occasion
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
stewed-steak-and-onions
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From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
stormilyadverb
in a stormy or violent manner
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUPLICATION OF MR.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
wot
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
You've
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From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
