used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sound of the bell the preparation of the pancakes began.
for the reason that
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the sound of the bell the preparation of the pancakes began.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At the sound of the bell the preparation of the pancakes began.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed the tossing of the pancakes.
frying-pan
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From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
the act of giving
From this reading In giving them a quick twirl round the pancakes sometimes dropped into the fire.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the sound of the bell the preparation of the pancakes began.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
pancakesnounUS /ˈpænkeɪks/
plural of “pancake” — a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
From this reading At the sound of the bell the preparation of the pancakes began.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading At the sound of the bell the preparation of the pancakes began.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading In giving them a quick twirl round the pancakes sometimes dropped into the fire.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In giving them a quick twirl round the pancakes sometimes dropped into the fire.
sizzledverbUS /ˈsɪzəld/
past form of “sizzle” — make a sound like frying fat
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In giving them a quick twirl round the pancakes sometimes dropped into the fire.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the sound of the bell the preparation of the pancakes began.
spicesnounUS /ˈspaɪsəz/
plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the sound of the bell the preparation of the pancakes began.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed the tossing of the pancakes.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Then followed the tossing of the pancakes.
twirlverbUS /twɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading In giving them a quick twirl round the pancakes sometimes dropped into the fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a time of great fun, because it required a good deal of skill to toss the pancakes and catch them in the pan.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
WheatenadjectiveUS /ˈwiːtən/
of or relating to or derived from wheat
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wheaten flour mixed with water, spices, eggs and other nice things were dropped into the frying-pan as it sizzled over the fire.
