used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “A letter in here for your father!” he called genially.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
CloverleafnounUS /ˈkloʊvərliːf/
an interchange that does not require left-hand turns
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
coopnounUS /kuːp/
a farm building for housing poultry
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
crackernounUS /ˈkrækər/
a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
at any time
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “A letter in here for your father!” he called genially.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A letter in here for your father!” he called genially.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading “A letter in here for your father!” he called genially.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
groovenounUS /ɡruːv/
a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “A letter in here for your father!” he called genially.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A letter in here for your father!” he called genially.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
keepersnounUS /ˈkiːpərz/
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “A letter in here for your father!” he called genially.
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 Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
take the midday meal
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
held or filled or in use
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
an educational institution
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
in the near future
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
not in physical motion
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE REWARD The next morning things at Cloverleaf Farm had settled back into their accustomed groove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
Toppy
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From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
interact in a certain way
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That evening the postmaster was sitting on the same cracker barrel he had occupied two days before, and, beaming with good nature, hailed the Treat trio as they were passing on their way home from school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
WhiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The boys had marched off to school, each swinging his lunch basket, and each wishing that lessons were half as interesting as the Fair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Breakfast was over by half past six, and soon after a wagon arrived bringing home the Duke, more vain than ever since his beauty had been publicly recognized, and Toppy, still somewhat ruffled owing to the long chase she had led her keepers the day previous ere she had been captured and returned to the coop she had deserted with Billy Whiskers’ aid.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “A letter in here for your father!” he called genially.
