used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
BerylnounUS /ˈberəl/
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
Beryl's
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From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
CABBAGEnounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
a small house with a single story
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading I want to know your mother and your father and--Dale."
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Oh, Beryl, what difference does your house make!
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, Beryl, what difference does your house make!
put on clothes
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I want to know your mother and your father and--Dale."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Oh, Beryl, what difference does your house make!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want to know your mother and your father and--Dale."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I want to know your mother and your father and--Dale."
Lynch's
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From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
engage in
From this reading "Oh, Beryl, what difference does your house make!
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I want to know your mother and your father and--Dale."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Beryl, what difference does your house make!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
POTnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
with speed
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
ROASTverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
SALADnounUS /ˈsæləd/
food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I want to know your mother and your father and--Dale."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to know your mother and your father and--Dale."
we're
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From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading POT ROAST AND CABBAGE SALAD The following Wednesday had been set for Mrs. Lynch's dinner of "pot roast and cabbage salad."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh, Beryl, what difference does your house make!
at the time that
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Robin, hesitating between a Madonna blue and a yellow dress, turned quickly at the tone in Beryl's voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll think we're awfully poor, Robin, when you see that mean old cottage," Beryl complained as the girls were dressing for the dinner.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Beryl, what difference does your house make!
