used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
any thing at all
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
for the reason that
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
blustered
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From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
can't
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From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
doesn't
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From this reading "That doesn't prove anything.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
Dr
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From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
one or the other of two
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
else
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From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
Hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
I'm
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From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
full of life and energy
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
Nat
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From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
Nathaniel
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From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "That doesn't prove anything.
express in words
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
having a supporting base
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
Theodora
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From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And I'm as sure as anything that they _can't_ be," persisted Dodo, "because they have feathers, and nothing else has."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "I say birds are animals," blustered Nat, pounding his fists together after a fashion of his own.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading Everything that lives and grows is either an animal or a vegetable.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
which person or people
From this reading Nathaniel and Theodora, who were called Nat and Dodo for short, were standing in the hallway outside Dr. Hunter's door, engaged in a very lively argument.
