used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
(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 THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
can't
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From this reading "They have gone and we can't catch up to them now," said he.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "They have gone and we can't catch up to them now," said he.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
dodgedverbUS /dɑːdʒd/
past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
opinion or judgment
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
a social unit living together
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
made afraid
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
the act of departing
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "They have gone and we can't catch up to them now," said he.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They have gone and we can't catch up to them now," said he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They have gone and we can't catch up to them now," said he.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
I'll
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From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
manesnounUS /meɪnz/
a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "They have gone and we can't catch up to them now," said he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
with speed
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They have gone and we can't catch up to them now," said he.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
spasmsnounUS /ˈspæzəmz/
plural of “spasm” — a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
TWINSnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They dodged under this bush and that, around curves in the paths and behind the animal cages so quickly that she gave up the chase and came back to get their father to help her.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading THE TWINS ARE LOST Early the next morning before the crowds of people began to come to the Park, the goats had a fine time visiting all the animals, going up one path and down another and in one animal house and out another until they came to the lions' cages.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They have gone and we can't catch up to them now," said he.
at the time that
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Stay here and go with us a bit and when we have seen all the animals we wish to see, I'll look for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading These roaring, ferocious beasts with their glaring yellow eyes, tawny manes, big red mouths and gleaming teeth frightened the Twins nearly into spasms and they ran away from the family so fast that their mother could not follow them.
