used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
black-currant
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From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
BluebellnounUS /ˈbluːbel/
sometimes placed in genus Scilla
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
travel across or pass over
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
Freddy
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From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
conformity or harmony
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
PURPOSESnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading --Shakespeare.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
hurting
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
TriflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Bluebell had not visited her mother for three weeks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One Saturday Freddy had a sore throat and would not let her out of his sight, keeping up an incessant demand for black-currant jelly and fairy tales, and the next week a heavy fall of snow made walking impossible.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading Trifles, light as air, Are to the jealous confirmation strong As proofs of holy writ.
