used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
(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 Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
crossnessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
didn't
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From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
Drusie
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From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
Hal
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From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
Hal'snounUS /hælz/
possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
Judy
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From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
JumboadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/
of great mass; huge and bulky
From this reading Let's take Jumbo."
immediately past
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
Let's
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From this reading Let's take Jumbo."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
by chance
From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
on the contrary
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
carry out
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
to-day
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From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
at the time that
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Jumbo was the oldest of all the rabbits, and he belonged to Hal, which was perhaps the reason that Drusie wished to take him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though Hal's crossness at breakfast had made Drusie feel rather sad, it was impossible for her to unhappy for long on such a beautiful morning; and when Helen suggested that they should take a few of the rabbits with them to the clover field she cheerfully agreed.
won't
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From this reading "Punch and Judy and Toby went with us last time," she said, "and they didn't behave very well, so we won't take them with us to-day.
