Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

in addition

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

any thing at all

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

brought together in one place

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

divisible by two

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading And it was in motion when the live goat jumped on it.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

engage in

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

the force of workers available

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

be seated

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

a slight amount or degree of difference

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

past form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

precisely as stated

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN THE STORM Before Sue and Uncle Tad could do anything, even if they had known what to do, something very queer happened.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

at the time that

From this reading And it was in motion when the live goat jumped on it.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

during the time that

From this reading The platform was broad, for boys and girls had to step up on it to make their way to whatever animal they wanted to sit on, and the men who collected the tickets also had to walk around on this wooden platform while the machine was in motion.

which person or people

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.

belonging to which person

From this reading The goat, on whose back Bunny was riding, jumped up on the big, circular platform of the merry-go-round.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading It was on this platform that the wooden animals, birds, and fishes were built, and where, also, were the broad wooden seats for older folk, who did not like to get on the back of a lion or a camel and be twirled around.