used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
basswoodnoun
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
BLUNT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Robert Robin did not like the weather.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
divisible by two
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
immediately past
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Robert Robin did not like the weather.
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 Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Robert Robin did not like the weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
OWLnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
patteredverbUS /ˈpætərd/
past form of “patter” — rain gently
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
peltedverbUS /ˈpeltɪd/
past form of “pelt” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
ROBINnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
not in physical motion
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
STUFFEDadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Robert Robin did not like the weather.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He had not even sung his "Hurry up!" song, and the rain had pelted down so furiously that his every feather was wet, and he was soaked to his shivering skin.
at the time that
From this reading Long before morning, the storm had begun, and when the faint light had at last dawned in the east, the rain still pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin's big basswood tree, and fell in great drops from their tips.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading ROBERT ROBIN AND WIDOW BLUNT'S STUFFED OWL It was a dismal, rainy day.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Robin was afraid that the raindrops would fall inside the nest and wet the eggs, so she kept her wings spread out so far that her shoulders ached.
