used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Eggs _sur-le-plat_, frizzled to the exact degree."
greatly pleased
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
entertainernounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnər/
a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Eggs _sur-le-plat_, frizzled to the exact degree."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
frizzledverbUS /ˈfrɪzəld/
past form of “frizzle” — fry something until it curls and becomes crisp
From this reading Eggs _sur-le-plat_, frizzled to the exact degree."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
granulesnounUS /ˈɡrænjəlz/
plural of “granule” — a tiny grain
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
not any; not one
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
on one occasion
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
express in words
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
express in speech
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
sur-le-plat
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From this reading Eggs _sur-le-plat_, frizzled to the exact degree."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And next," said my friend, halting in the street to continue his list, "I think there should be eggs."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Right," said his host once more approvingly; "and shall we say----" "No," interrupted my friend eagerly, "let me speak.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading "Just what I was about to suggest," answered his delighted entertainer, "and black pepper, I hope, ground large upon them in fresh granules from a proper wooden mill."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes!
