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From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
butcherverbUS /ˈbʊtʃər/
kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading So she was trying to cut it up with the large butcher knife.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
clare
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From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
colenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
couldn't
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From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading So she was trying to cut it up with the large butcher knife.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
Esmerelda
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From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
graternounUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
Hortense
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From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So she was trying to cut it up with the large butcher knife.
and nothing more
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading So she was trying to cut it up with the large butcher knife.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So she was trying to cut it up with the large butcher knife.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
engage in
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
nuff
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From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
on one occasion
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
with low volume
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
RescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
sho
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From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
shrednounUS /ʃred/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
slawnounUS /slɔː/
basically shredded cabbage
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she was trying to cut it up with the large butcher knife.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
hard to endure
From this reading The trouble was that Aunt Esmerelda was trying to make cole slaw and she couldn't find her grater to shred the cabbage.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So she was trying to cut it up with the large butcher knife.
voodood
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From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Aunt Esmerelda was unhappy, and the more she tried to do her work the more she complained, and every once in a while she took a long look at Hortense, as if accusing her of her trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So she was trying to cut it up with the large butcher knife.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _Rescue From the Mountain Side_[1] Hortense sat quietly in the corner of the kitchen on a stool watching Aunt Esmerelda at her work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
yere
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From this reading "I 'clare," Aunt Esmerelda grumbled half to herself, but just loud enough so she knew Hortense would hear, "this yere house is sho' nuff voodood.
