used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
(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 At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
APPLESnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
Fat's
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From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure it will," replied Mother Brown, with a smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
jiminy
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From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
a particular point in time
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
on one occasion
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm sure it will," replied Mother Brown, with a smile.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I'm sure it will," replied Mother Brown, with a smile.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure it will," replied Mother Brown, with a smile.
SWINGINGnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
taffynounUS /ˈtæfi/
chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
express in words
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
ToadnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading "By jiminy, I hope it tastes as good as it smells," observed Toad.
hard to endure
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At once the boys all crowded about the fireplace trying to help and in less time than it takes to tell, the taffy that had been boiling in the large pot was poured into the pans and set away to cool.
well-greased
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From this reading In another moment he reappeared carrying two large, well-greased pans in his hands.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'm sure it will," replied Mother Brown, with a smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SWINGING APPLES Mother Brown now whispered something in Fat's ear and with a broad grin Fat disappeared through the door leading to the kitchen.
