used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
(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 First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I made an excellent dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
being joined in close association
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
BEHAVIOURnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF MR.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
BRYCE
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From this reading BRYCE.
Bryce's
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From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I made an excellent dinner.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I made an excellent dinner.
a social unit living together
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
frying-pan
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From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I made an excellent dinner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made an excellent dinner.
meat-safes
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From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
sausagesnounUS /ˈsɔːsɪdʒɪz/
plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF MR.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGE BEHAVIOUR OF MR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bryce's kitchen and the meat-safes attached proved on investigation to contain enough food for a family.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
at the time that
From this reading First of all I had a wash, and then when I felt a little more presentable, I dug up a frying-pan, asked Bryce if he liked sausages and, being told that he did, thanked Heaven that his tastes were similar to mine and set about cooking them.
