used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
for the reason that
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Little Red Riding-Hood, who did not know how dangerous it was to talk to a wolf, replied:
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little Red Riding-Hood, who did not know how dangerous it was to talk to a wolf, replied:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
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 So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
take in solid food
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
fresh-baked
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From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
a young female
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
Good-morning
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From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
how
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From this reading Little Red Riding-Hood, who did not know how dangerous it was to talk to a wolf, replied:
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Little Red Riding-Hood, who did not know how dangerous it was to talk to a wolf, replied:
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Little Red Riding-Hood, who did not know how dangerous it was to talk to a wolf, replied:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
on one occasion
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
and nothing more
From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Little Red Riding-Hood, who did not know how dangerous it was to talk to a wolf, replied:
Riding-Hood
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From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
Riding-Hood's
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From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
carry out
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Little Red Riding-Hood, who did not know how dangerous it was to talk to a wolf, replied:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
precisely as stated
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
in or at the place that
From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
which person or people
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The little girl, who was always willing and obliging, ran at once to fetch her red cloak, and, taking her basket, set out on her journey.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One day, Little Red Riding-Hood's mother told her to take a basket with some butter and eggs and fresh-baked cake to her grandmother, who was ill.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
wood-cutters
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From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading On her way she met a wolf, who wished very much to eat her up; but who dared not do so because some wood-cutters were working close by.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So he only said: "Good-morning, Little Red Riding-Hood; where are you off to so early?"
