used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER It was a lovely picnic.
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
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
any thing at all
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
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From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
at any time
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER It was a lovely picnic.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER It was a lovely picnic.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER It was a lovely picnic.
mayonnaisenounUS /ˈmeɪəneɪz/
egg yolks and oil and vinegar
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER It was a lovely picnic.
nectarnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
not any; not one
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER It was a lovely picnic.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER It was a lovely picnic.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No one had ever tasted such nectar as those “hot dogs” cooked in the open, corn boiled in a big, blackened pot over the campfire and fairly dripping butter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER It was a lovely picnic.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The boys put themselves out to be entertaining, the weather was excellent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
at the time that
From this reading The girls could not remember when they had enjoyed anything so much.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clarice’s chicken mayonnaise sandwiches were not neglected, nor the cake with its filling of thick almond cream.
