used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
(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 And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
(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 Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
be the source of pain
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
jiffynounUS /ˈdʒɪfi/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
an educational institution
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
Twaddles
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From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dot, between her sobs, managed to remember that it was the end of the play, anyway, and that made her feel better.
wasn't
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From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT SCHOOL Well, Dot wasn’t hurt, and Mother had her out of the trunk in a jiffy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And after Twaddles had explained that he did not mean to knock so hard, they all went downstairs.
at the time that
From this reading For the first time in weeks the twins did not envy Bobby and Meg when they started off to school the next morning.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “I think it was worth six pins,” said Bobby slowly, and Mother Blossom laughed and said she thought so, too.
