used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
having companions or an escort
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
on or to one side
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
body-attendant
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From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
put or send forth
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
CrystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
obstructedadjectiveUS /əbˈstrʌktɪd/
shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
others
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From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
Panjandrumnoun
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
a course of conduct
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
prehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading TURNED TO STONE.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the opposite side of the path stood a few of the prehistoric creatures which accompanied the children on their excursion to the Crystal Palace.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TURNED TO STONE.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading TURNED TO STONE.
UmbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
We'd
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From this reading "We'd better go and see," said Dick, practically running off in the direction of the lake, followed by the others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
what's
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From this reading "Good gracious! what's that?" inquired the Dodo, as the screams continued.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On passing the clump of trees and evergreens, which obstructed their view, they discovered the Little Panjandrum, in a great state of agitation, hiding behind the official Umbrella, his body-attendant lying prone on the ground in a state of abject fear; while the rest of the suite, having cast aside their musical instruments, were rushing away, shouting lustily.
