used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
brownishadjectiveUS /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But four eggs!
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
copperyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpəri/
of something having the color of copper
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
apart from; not including
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But four eggs!
coins made of gold
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
new-fangledadjective
(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
not any; not one
From this reading No!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
OMELETTEnoun
beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
on the contrary
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
recipenounUS /ˈresəpi/
directions for making something
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
believed likely
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OMELETTE The mystery lay on a plate in the middle of the table.
tintedverbUS /ˈtɪntɪd/
past form of “tint” — color lightly
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He suspected for an instant that it might be a Yorkshire pudding according to the new-fangled recipe of Board Schools.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading In colour it resembled scrambled eggs, except that it was tinted a more brownish, or coppery, gold--rather like a first-class Yorkshire pudding.
