used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
any thing at all
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
DottyadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːti/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
dumplingsnounUS /ˈdʌmplɪŋz/
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
at any time
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
fricasseenoun
pieces of chicken or other meat stewed in gravy with e.g. carrots and onions and served with noodles or dumplings
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
not accessible to view
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
not any; not one
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
in the near future
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
stewedadjectiveUS /stuːd/
cooked in hot water
From this reading "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
carry out
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
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 "Everything tastes good up here," said Dotty, "but Maria sure is a dandy on stewed chicken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
precisely as stated
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Was there ever anything so good!" exclaimed Dolly as she received a second portion of the fricassee.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE "Take time to tidy up and put on clean blouses," called out Mrs. Rose as the girls went to their rooms.
a Caucasian
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maria had a steaming chicken stew for them, with fluffy white dumplings that showed no sign of being "spoilt"; in fact, she had not cooked them until after the family's return.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But they made quick work of it, and helped each other in the matter of hair ribbons and soon three very trim and tidy young persons in clean white linen presented themselves, hungry for their dinner.
