used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
anew
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading In which sentiment Lill was quite ready to agree.
(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 "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
don't
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From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
at any time
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
gniocchi
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From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
the act of departing
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
hasn't
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From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
Jill
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From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
Lill
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From this reading In which sentiment Lill was quite ready to agree.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
MummynounUS /ˈmʌmi/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
Paloni
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From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In which sentiment Lill was quite ready to agree.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In which sentiment Lill was quite ready to agree.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
express in words
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In which sentiment Lill was quite ready to agree.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
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 Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
they're
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From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't believe things are ever as bad as people think they're going to be."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It hasn't been so very dreadful, after all, has it?" remarked Jill, as she put the precious letter carefully away in a place of safety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was three days since Christmas, and that morning's post had brought another letter from Mummy, containing the joyful news that they might expect her at home again by the end of the week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Signora Paloni was teaching the twins to prepare _gniocchi_, which is a favorite Italian dish, and tastes something like baked Indian meal with cheese in it; and it would be difficult to say which of the three, teacher or pupils, had enjoyed herself the most.
