used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
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 "And you ought to see my doll at night!" added Sue.
(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 "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
have
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading "And you ought to see my doll at night!" added Sue.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
FeatherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
I'll
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From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
go away from a place
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
express in words
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading "And you ought to see my doll at night!" added Sue.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
at the time that
From this reading "I guess I'll have to put oil on it now to keep it from getting rusty, as Uncle Tad does when I leave his tools out all night."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was hard to say of which the Indian was most fond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE MISSING TRAIN For a moment Eagle Feather, the Indian, stood looking at the two children, and yet not so much at them as at their two toys--the electrical train, and at the Teddy Bear with the queer electric eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You ought to see my train run on the track!" exclaimed Bunny, as he shook some drops of water off the cars and engine.
