used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
anew
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
(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 This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
Denise
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From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
gala-day
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From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
and nothing more
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
for more time
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
Ned
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From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
POKEYadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊki/
wasting time
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
prinked
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From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
caught or fixed
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
tattoonounUS /ˌtæˈtuː/
a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
taxingadjectiveUS /ˈtæksɪŋ/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
very small
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Ned had, as usual, been prinked out for so great an occasion, his decorations being appropriate to the day celebrated.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
precisely as stated
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
at the time that
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time Ned was not arrayed in ribbons, but in tiny American flags stuck in every part of his harness that they could be stuck and fastened all over the carriage, for it was the seventh of July, and the glorious Fourth had been a gala-day, celebrated with roaring crackers by day and splendid fireworks after dark.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had she not had the prospect of her visit before her, it is probable that she would have lain upon that bed several days longer, for the very thought of exerting herself brought added weariness.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading POKEY AND A CIRCUS As she had waited just one year before, gayly decked in blue ribbons in honor of the occasion, Denise was now waiting again for Pokey to arrive.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Usually Pokey arrived for her summer visit before the Fourth, but a slight illness, the result of too much study and difficult examinations, all too taxing for her young body and brain when the thermometer stood at ninety, had caused a collapse, and for several days poor Pokey lay upon her bed with her heart playing a wild tattoo, and her brain working like a runaway engine.
