used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
AtomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Why, I believe he’s up here, too!” she cried.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Quite right, my dear,” continued the small voice.
Coppertop
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From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Why, I believe he’s up here, too!” she cried.
cumbersomeadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmbərsəm/
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
dearly loved
From this reading “Quite right, my dear,” continued the small voice.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
he's
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From this reading “Why, I believe he’s up here, too!” she cried.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Why, I believe he’s up here, too!” she cried.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why, I believe he’s up here, too!” she cried.
I'm
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From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
isn't
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From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Quite right, my dear,” continued the small voice.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
a human being
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Quite right, my dear,” continued the small voice.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Quite right, my dear,” continued the small voice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Quite right, my dear,” continued the small voice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
very small
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Why, I believe he’s up here, too!” she cried.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, I believe he’s up here, too!” she cried.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “Really, I’m very grateful to Mr. Atom,” said Coppertop; “what a wonderful little person he is.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE CASTLE OF THE SOUTH WIND The fact that the children were now so big helped them greatly on their journey; but they had to walk, as they were far too large and cumbersome to fly, their gauze wings would never carry them.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, it isn’t always size that counts,” came a tiny voice from a cloud near by, which she instantly recognised as belonging to Mr. Atom.
