Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

anew

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading "I wonder if you ever thought why we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I wonder if you ever thought why we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "It is no wonder you feel as you do.

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From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

at any time

From this reading "I wonder if you ever thought why we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "It is no wonder you feel as you do.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I wonder if you ever thought why we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It is no wonder you feel as you do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

past form of “mash” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

make less severe or harsh

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

not any; not one

From this reading "It is no wonder you feel as you do.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

plural of “raisin” — dried grape

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

express in words

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

ready to fall asleep

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

fill by packing tightly

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "It seems as though I could never be hungry again."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I wonder if you ever thought why we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I wonder if you ever thought why we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

in or at the place that

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I wonder if you ever thought why we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "It is no wonder you feel as you do.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading THE PILGRIMS "I think mother cooks the best Thanksgiving dinners in the world," said Joe, with a sleepy yawn.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is no wonder you feel as you do.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading I don't see where in that small body of yours you were able to stow away so much turkey and mince pie, to say nothing of the squash and mashed potatoes, the cranberry sauce, nuts and raisins," said Uncle Sam.