used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Still another game is to knock eggs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
BoilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
decorateverbUS /ˈdekəreɪt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
dyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Still another game is to knock eggs.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still another game is to knock eggs.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Still another game is to knock eggs.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
logwoodnounUS /ˈlɑːɡwʊd/
very hard brown to brownish-red heartwood of a logwood tree; used in preparing a purplish red dye
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
pen-knife
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From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still another game is to knock eggs.
strengthsnounUS /streŋkθs/
plural of “strength” — the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Hold an egg so that the small end is shown between the forefinger and the thumb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Boil a dozen or more eggs in logwood of different strengths of dye; they will then be colored violet or purple.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Offer a prize for the best decorations within fifteen minutes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Give these eggs, with a large pin or pen-knife, to young people to decorate.
