used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Buffaro Bill would 'ike a lollunge."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
(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 AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
Aren't
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From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "So you shall, Baby.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Buffaro Bill would 'ike a lollunge."
Buffaro
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From this reading "Buffaro Bill would 'ike a lollunge."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
take in solid food
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
EXASPERATINGadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
hard-boiledadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
ikenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading "Buffaro Bill would 'ike a lollunge."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
and nothing more
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
lollunge
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From this reading "Me eat lollunge," piped up Rosy Posy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
Marjorie
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From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Me eat lollunge," piped up Rosy Posy.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading "Me eat lollunge," piped up Rosy Posy.
Posynoun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading "Me eat lollunge," piped up Rosy Posy.
RosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading "Me eat lollunge," piped up Rosy Posy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "So you shall, Baby.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you shall, Baby.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
They're
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From this reading "They're awful good," agreed King, "but I like oranges better."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Me eat lollunge," piped up Rosy Posy.
precisely as stated
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AN EXASPERATING GUEST "Aren't hard-boiled eggs the very best things to eat in all the world?" said Marjorie, as she looked lovingly at the golden sphere she had just extracted from its ivory setting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Buffaro Bill would 'ike a lollunge."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you shall, Baby.
