used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Scat!” said an unappreciative sister at the close of the brief effort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading “This kitchen isn’t big enough for any antics.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “This kitchen isn’t big enough for any antics.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Scat!” said an unappreciative sister at the close of the brief effort.
Betty
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From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “This kitchen isn’t big enough for any antics.”
of short duration or distance
From this reading “Scat!” said an unappreciative sister at the close of the brief effort.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading “We’re clearing the deck for Mother’s greatest efforts,” Betty continued.
clogverbUS /klɑːɡ/
become or cause to become obstructed
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “Scat!” said an unappreciative sister at the close of the brief effort.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “We’re clearing the deck for Mother’s greatest efforts,” Betty continued.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “We’re clearing the deck for Mother’s greatest efforts,” Betty continued.
detrimentnounUS /ˈdetrəmənt/
a damage or loss
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “Scat!” said an unappreciative sister at the close of the brief effort.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “We’re clearing the deck for Mother’s greatest efforts,” Betty continued.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “This kitchen isn’t big enough for any antics.”
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This kitchen isn’t big enough for any antics.”
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
highest in quality
From this reading “We’re clearing the deck for Mother’s greatest efforts,” Betty continued.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
isn't
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From this reading “This kitchen isn’t big enough for any antics.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
Janet
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From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
linoleumnounUS /ləˈnoʊliəm/
a floor covering
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
minceverbUS /mɪns/
make less severe or harsh
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “We’re clearing the deck for Mother’s greatest efforts,” Betty continued.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
ScatnounUS /skæt/
singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
From this reading “Scat!” said an unappreciative sister at the close of the brief effort.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Scat!” said an unappreciative sister at the close of the brief effort.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This kitchen isn’t big enough for any antics.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading “Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
unappreciativeadjective
not feeling or expressing gratitude
From this reading “Scat!” said an unappreciative sister at the close of the brief effort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
We're
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From this reading “We’re clearing the deck for Mother’s greatest efforts,” Betty continued.
which person or people
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading But Betty was grinning and Janet, who was wiping dishes, tapped a toe in time.
