used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
CANNEDadjectiveUS /kænd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
granulatedadjective
made grainy or formed into granules
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
halvedverbUS /hævd/
past form of “halve” — divide by two; divide into halves
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
how
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From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
of great significance or value
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
jarsnounUS /dʒɑːrz/
Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
the local environment
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
PEACHESnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
PEARSnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
peeledadjectiveUS /piːld/
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
PreservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
rubbersnounUS /ˈrʌbərz/
plural of “rubber” — an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
sirupnoun
a thick sweet sticky liquid
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
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 CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
thinlyadverbUS /ˈθɪnli/
without force or sincere effort
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The fruit juice will thin this considerably, but the fruit should be boiled gently until thoroughly cooked and transparent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading CANNED PEARS AND PEACHES Peaches and pears should be thinly peeled and halved, then dropped into a thick sirup made by boiling four parts granulated sugar to one part water.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first step, however, is to get the fruit jars and glasses all conveniently at hand, clean and dry, with fresh rubbers for the tops.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Preserving I should not feel the series of lessons complete without a word to the mothers about how to interest their girls in this important part of cooking.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is so easily done, and my own little daughters took such pleasure in the work, that I hope every woman will let her child try putting up at least one kind of fruit.
