used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
ain't
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From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
(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 "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
bisschen
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From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
enfolded
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From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
Lesengeld
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From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
Lubliner
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From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
a particular point in time
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
express in speech
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "This is my husband, Mrs. Lesengeld--Mr. Lubliner," Yetta went on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
wouldn't
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From this reading "I wouldn't knew you at all, if you ain't speaking to me first."
but in spite of that
From this reading "He heard me talk often from you, Mrs. Lesengeld, and what a time you got it learning me I should speak English yet."
Yetta
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From this reading * * * * * "Why, if it ain't Mrs. Lesengeld," Yetta exclaimed and the next moment she enfolded the little woman in a cordial embrace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You grown a _bisschen_ fat, Yetta," Mrs. Lesengeld said.
