used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
in addition
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
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 In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Perhaps the two most common examples of tinned provisions are sardines and tinned lobster.
deem to be
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
gotten under control
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Perhaps the two most common examples of tinned provisions are sardines and tinned lobster.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I will now give a few hints on the general management of tinned meats.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I will now give a few hints on the general management of tinned meats.
usually; as a rule
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading I will now give a few hints on the general management of tinned meats.
how
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From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
immediately past
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
lobsternounUS /ˈlɑːbstər/
flesh of a lobster
From this reading Perhaps the two most common examples of tinned provisions are sardines and tinned lobster.
engage in
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading I will now give a few hints on the general management of tinned meats.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
meatsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meat” — the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I will now give a few hints on the general management of tinned meats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
and nothing more
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the two most common examples of tinned provisions are sardines and tinned lobster.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Perhaps the two most common examples of tinned provisions are sardines and tinned lobster.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
rouxnounUS /ruː/
a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
sardinesnounUS /sɑːrˈdiːnz/
plural of “sardine” — small fatty fish usually canned
From this reading Perhaps the two most common examples of tinned provisions are sardines and tinned lobster.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
soupsnounUS /suːps/
plural of “soup” — liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
tinnedadjective
sealed in a can or jar
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
tinsnounUS /tɪnz/
plural of “tin” — a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In my last article on tinned meats I described how to give a nice little dinner at a short notice, supposing the larder only contained a cold shoulder of mutton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Perhaps the two most common examples of tinned provisions are sardines and tinned lobster.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
being of use or service
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading First let us consider the best way of managing tins, the contents of which are generally eaten cold, and do not require warming up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will now give a few hints on the general management of tinned meats.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I will also fulfil my promise of describing how to make that most useful article in cooking, brown roux, which in my opinion is absolutely essential should we wish to make our tinned thick soups a success.
