used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
in addition
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
a quantity of money
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DICK RUNS AN ERRAND.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
bright-eyed
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From this reading "I wonder what he's called?" said bright-eyed, seven-year-old Molly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I wonder what he's called?" said bright-eyed, seven-year-old Molly.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK RUNS AN ERRAND.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading DICK RUNS AN ERRAND.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
he's
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From this reading "I wonder what he's called?" said bright-eyed, seven-year-old Molly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what he's called?" said bright-eyed, seven-year-old Molly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
Joe
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From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
not any; not one
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
a light shade of red
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading DICK RUNS AN ERRAND.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder what he's called?" said bright-eyed, seven-year-old Molly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
seven-year-old
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From this reading "I wonder what he's called?" said bright-eyed, seven-year-old Molly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
hurting
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder what he's called?" said bright-eyed, seven-year-old Molly.
at the time that
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
Willie
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From this reading The twins, Willie and Joe, aged four, were inclined to be afraid of him at first; but after watching Dick and Molly stroke his rough coat, and receive kisses in return from his long pink tongue, they grew braver, and caressed him also.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what he's called?" said bright-eyed, seven-year-old Molly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Cries of delight rang from their lips the instant they set eyes on him, and words of pity followed as they beheld his thin condition, sore neck, and bandaged paw.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading THERE was no small amount of excitement next morning when the three younger children became aware that a dog had gained admittance to the cottage on the previous evening.
