used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
a youthful male person
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
lacking funds
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
catapultverbUS /ˈkætəpʌlt/
shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
approval
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
dodgedverbUS /dɑːdʒd/
past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
dustbinnounUS /ˈdʌstbɪn/
a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
moving swiftly
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
set up or found
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Needless to say he seized it.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
homingadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmɪŋ/
orienting or directing homeward or to a destination
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
humble-bee
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From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
Jacky-Toad
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From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
Jacky-Toad's
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From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
immediately past
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
longed-foradjective
greatly desired
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
Mabel
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From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
a female domestic
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
marmalade-jar
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From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say he seized it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
rubbish-heap
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From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
express in words
From this reading Needless to say he seized it.
an educational institution
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Needless to say he seized it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
the season of growth
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chance, however, defeated her resolves, and it happened that the Jacky-Toad’s longed-for opportunity to escape came at last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Thus the prisoner found himself a free Jacky-Toad, and being happily gifted with that marvellous “homing” instinct so much admired in the carrier pigeon and humble-bee, he immediately rose to a considerable height in the air, dodged the smoke from a factory chimney, and proceeded as the crow flies, or is given credit for flying, to the West of England.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During a spring cleaning, a maid found the marmalade-jar while Mabel was at school, and, believing it empty, she threw it into the dustbin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From thence it was removed to a rubbish-heap, and a boy, seeing it lying there, immediately broke it with his catapult.
