aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
for the reason that
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You're foolish," said Granny, "eat it up before it goes bad!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
Ditte
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From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
take in solid food
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "You're foolish," said Granny, "eat it up before it goes bad!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "You're foolish," said Granny, "eat it up before it goes bad!"
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
an established custom
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
how
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From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
conformity or harmony
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
for more time
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
oneself
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From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You're foolish," said Granny, "eat it up before it goes bad!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You're foolish," said Granny, "eat it up before it goes bad!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
at the time that
From this reading THE NEW FATHER When Ditte was six months old, she had the bad habit of putting things into her mouth--everything went that way.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading This was the proof whether they could be eaten or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Ditte laughed when Granny told about it, because she was so much wiser now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were things one could not eat and yet get pleasure from, and other things which could be eaten, but gave more enjoyment if one left them alone, content in the thought of how they would taste if----Then one hugged oneself with delight at keeping it so much longer.
You're
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From this reading "You're foolish," said Granny, "eat it up before it goes bad!"
