used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
brownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
door-step
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From this reading Tot was sitting on the door-step waiting for her.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tot was sitting on the door-step waiting for her.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
only a very short time before
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
of great significance or value
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
on one occasion
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Tot was sitting on the door-step waiting for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
TotnounUS /tɑːt/
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Tot was sitting on the door-step waiting for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once she was sorely tempted to chase a pretty butterfly that fluttered lazily over the lawn near by; but a glance at the basket and a thought of Tot recalled her to the fact that this was "a picnic day," and so she trudged steadily on and passed through the hedge.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Indeed, she stopped several times between the house and the gap in the big hedge to set the basket down while she rested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early next morning Dot came out of the house with a basket on her arm so big and heavy she could hardly carry it.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
