used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
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 Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
(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 Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
AntnounUS /ænt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading If only they would go around the world with him!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If only they would go around the world with him!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only they would go around the world with him!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
LadybugnounUS /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
and nothing more
From this reading If only they would go around the world with him!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
express in words
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If only they would go around the world with him!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He teased them to say they would, but they said that, as much as they would like to travel with him, they must not.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, they added, they were not in need of a change, as they were so happy at home with their families that the families were quite all the change they needed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Anyway, we can have a happy time all the afternoon,” said the Ladybug, “for our families will not need us till night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “That is so,” the Ant answered, and already he felt sorry to think that the trip with these friends could not go right on.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If only they would go around the world with him!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If only they would go around the world with him!
