used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
bakehousenoun
a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
don't
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From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
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 don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
he's
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From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
how
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From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
I'm
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From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
engage in
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Where’s the master?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
NOSEBAGnoun
a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
Nutts
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From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
partic'lar
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From this reading I don’t know how it is, but the older he grows, the more partic’lar he gets with his dinners.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
express in words
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _=NOSEBAG= comes in; at intervals, other customers._ _Nosebag._ Servant, Mrs Nutts.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Where’s the master?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I am sorry to say it of my own husband, but I don’t think an angel could make a crust to suit him now--for I try, I’m sure.
Where's
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From this reading Where’s the master?
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Mrs Nutts._ If you mean Mr Nutts, he’s jest run with the pie to the bakehouse.
