used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
anew
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Grace, behave and tell us," she ordered.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading "Grace, behave and tell us," she ordered.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
Betty
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From this reading "Of course she shan't," said Betty soothingly.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
CHUMSnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course she shan't," said Betty soothingly.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
don't
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From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
how
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From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
I'm
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From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
on one occasion
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Grace, behave and tell us," she ordered.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
on the contrary
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course she shan't," said Betty soothingly.
shan't
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From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course she shan't," said Betty soothingly.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
soothinglyadverbUS /ˈsuːðɪŋli/
in a soothing manner
From this reading "Of course she shan't," said Betty soothingly.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
spitverbUS /spɪt/
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
spittingnounUS /ˈspɪtɪŋ/
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
express in words
From this reading "Grace, behave and tell us," she ordered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Grace, behave and tell us," she ordered.
we'll
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From this reading "If she does it again, we'll try our hand at this spitting business--" "Goodness, sounds like a cat fight," chuckled Grace, but Mollie unceremoniously shook her into attention.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
at the time that
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GRACE SURPRISES HER CHUMS "I'm not a pig," cried Grace, striving to look dignified, which is a rather difficult procedure when one is being hugged by three pairs of arms at once.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't care how many times you spit me, whatever that is, Mollie, but you shan't call me a pig."
