used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
Agnes
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From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Dino alone was merry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
for the reason that
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
Dino
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From this reading Dino alone was merry.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Dino alone was merry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
Mux
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From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
nibblingverbUS /ˈnɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “nibble” — bite off very small pieces
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
with low volume
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
precisely as stated
From this reading She swallowed very hard on every mouthful, because she had to swallow a great deal more besides.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
which person or people
From this reading Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The mother, too, was busy with deep thoughts, as one could see from her worried expression.
wrinkleverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəl/
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading Agnes was frowning so that her whole forehead was like one huge wrinkle.
