aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “You can’t blame us in these circumstances,” said Sim.
can't
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From this reading “You can’t blame us in these circumstances,” said Sim.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “You can’t blame us in these circumstances,” said Sim.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You can’t blame us in these circumstances,” said Sim.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
Landry
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From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I can’t.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
Sim
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From this reading “You can’t blame us in these circumstances,” said Sim.
be seated
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Landry smiled understandingly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
Terry'snounUS /ˈteriz/
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “You can’t blame us in these circumstances,” said Sim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
understandinglyadverb
with understanding
From this reading Mrs. Landry smiled understandingly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You can’t blame us in these circumstances,” said Sim.
someone who visits
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Landry told Ida to invite the visitor to sit on the front porch while the dessert was being eaten.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If I asked her into the front room she would probably hear what you girls talk about,” said Terry’s mother, “and you are sure to talk, I know.”
