used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
any person at all
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
at or in or to any place
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
BRIGHTEYES
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From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
else
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From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
at any time
From this reading He was the kindest gardener that ever lived, I think, and I have seen a good many.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
set up or found
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was the kindest gardener that ever lived, I think, and I have seen a good many.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the kindest gardener that ever lived, I think, and I have seen a good many.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was the kindest gardener that ever lived, I think, and I have seen a good many.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He was the kindest gardener that ever lived, I think, and I have seen a good many.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was the kindest gardener that ever lived, I think, and I have seen a good many.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was the kindest gardener that ever lived, I think, and I have seen a good many.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
TOMTY
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From this reading TOMTY.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Tomty was the gardener, and his real name was Thomas Wilson, but the mice thought that Tomty was a much better name, and I think so too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BRIGHTEYES had been spending the morning with Tomty of course; anyone might have known that, for she was always with Tomty whenever she could not be found anywhere else.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He liked nothing better than to have all the five mice trotting at his heels while he went about his work.
