used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
(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 For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
have
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
for the reason that
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
BEDELIA
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From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
expostulated
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From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
a social unit living together
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
monstrositynounUS /mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
not any; not one
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
and nothing more
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For although she led him a merry dance as a rule, he was extremely fond of her, and being of a chivalrous nature, made all sorts of excuses for her queer notions.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bedelia persisted in her notion, unreasonable as it was, and very nearly succeeded in driving Peter Pan to the verge of insanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEDELIA GROWS A TAIL BEDELIA was an extremely handsome bear, as Teddy Bears go, but for some time she had been plunged in inexpressible gloom because she possessed no tail.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Therefore he had very nearly arrived at his wits’ end when Bedelia suddenly ceased her lamentations and became quite cheerful—a change which, had Peter Pan only read her aright, would have appeared ominous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In vain her family expostulated with her, pointing out the fact that a bear with a tail would indeed be a freak and a monstrosity.
