used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
any thing at all
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This is the dog that barked at the witch cat that climbed the tree that grew in the Pages’ garden.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading This is the dog that barked at the witch cat that climbed the tree that grew in the Pages’ garden.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading This is the witch cat that climbed the tree that grew in the Pages’ garden.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading This is the witch cat that climbed the tree that grew in the Pages’ garden.
darning-class
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From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading This is the dog that barked at the witch cat that climbed the tree that grew in the Pages’ garden.
Ellen
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From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
divisible by two
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the tree that grew in the Pages’ garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
Jessie
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From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
Lois
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From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
MittensnounUS /ˈmɪtənz/
plural of “mitten” — glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
modeledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəld/
resembling sculpture
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
not any; not one
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
on-looker
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From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the tree that grew in the Pages’ garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lois and Jessie and Anne and Ellen made up between them a short account of the affair modeled on “The House that Jack Built.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading THE TREE THAT GREW IN THE PAGES’ GARDEN Whenever anything pleasant happened, the children always pretended that it was owing to the witch kitten, but in the case of the darning-class there was no need of making believe, for even such an incredulous on-looker as Mrs. Page acknowledged that Mittens was the cause of their good fortune.
