used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And patches and pies are my business: the Prince isn't.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
bakeverbUS /beɪk/
cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading And patches and pies are my business: the Prince isn't.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But somebody has it to do, Aunt."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
Courtenay
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From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But somebody has it to do, Aunt."
don't
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From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But somebody has it to do, Aunt."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
isn't
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From this reading And patches and pies are my business: the Prince isn't.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But somebody has it to do, Aunt."
Kezia
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From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading And patches and pies are my business: the Prince isn't.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading And patches and pies are my business: the Prince isn't.
PretendernounUS /priˈtendər/
a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
quoth
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From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "But somebody has it to do, Aunt."
carry out
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
tastyadjectiveUS /ˈteɪsti/
pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
except if; if not
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I reckon the Lord will manage to see that every one gets his rights, without Kezia Courtenay running up to help Him."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I don't see that a woman need take any side unless she likes," quoth my Aunt Kezia.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I can bake as tasty a pie, and put on as neat a patch, whether I talk of Prince Charles or the Young Pretender.
