past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading People aren’t going to be allowed to keep pigs much longer.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
aren't
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From this reading People aren’t going to be allowed to keep pigs much longer.”
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “Not allowed to keep pigs!” ejaculated the Colonel in astonishment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “Not allowed to keep pigs!” ejaculated the Colonel in astonishment.
cottagers
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From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
ejaculated
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From this reading “Not allowed to keep pigs!” ejaculated the Colonel in astonishment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
a young female
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
the act of departing
From this reading People aren’t going to be allowed to keep pigs much longer.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
hadn't
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From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
how
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From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Not allowed to keep pigs!” ejaculated the Colonel in astonishment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading People aren’t going to be allowed to keep pigs much longer.”
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
for more time
From this reading People aren’t going to be allowed to keep pigs much longer.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not allowed to keep pigs!” ejaculated the Colonel in astonishment.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People aren’t going to be allowed to keep pigs much longer.”
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading People aren’t going to be allowed to keep pigs much longer.”
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
required or under orders
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
we've
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From this reading “By the old regulations they had to be away from the house, and we’ve got ground enough for that, though most of the cottagers hadn’t.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
won't
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From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is supposed to be very good,” she said with legitimate pride, “but I am afraid you won’t get much more of it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This sort of bacon did,” answered the other laughing; then, noticing the girl within earshot, he added: “We are saying how good your bacon is, Miss Hardy.”
