(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 RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
any thing at all
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
bread-and-butter
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From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
characterized by great determination
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
the act of consuming food
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading What girls have you talked to?”
Gretta's
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From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What girls have you talked to?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
how
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From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
Josy
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From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
Margot
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From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
mischievouslyadverb
in a disobedient or naughty way
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
a light shade of red
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
on the contrary
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
RULESnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
table-companion
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From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading What girls have you talked to?”
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m not so sure that I like it at all,” said Margot decidedly, looking very pink, and setting her chin rather obstinately.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
they're
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From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
precisely as stated
From this reading “No, they’re very nice,” said her table-companion, determined not to show she minded being teased.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What girls have you talked to?”
which person or people
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading RULES “Are they ‘cooked all wrong, or cold, or anything?’” asked Josy mischievously from Gretta’s right-hand side.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Margot”--turning to her cousin, who sat eating bread-and-butter, and wearing an unusually solemn expression--“how do you like everything?
