used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
(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 "Nothing, nothing at all.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Nothing, nothing at all.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
can't
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From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
It's
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From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
and nothing more
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
MARCHIONESSnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing, nothing at all.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
Ricky
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From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
RUPERTnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
express in words
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
shellingnounUS /ˈʃelɪŋ/
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
Val
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From this reading RUPERT BRINGS HOME HIS MARCHIONESS "Such a nice domestic scene," Val observed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ricky looked up from the bowl into which she was shelling peas.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It's getting so I can't say a word around here without you suspecting some sort of a catch in it," her brother complained.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now just what do you mean by that?" she asked suspiciously.
