used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
in the past
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
react verbally
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come and go with me."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
forefeet
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From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
Georgina
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From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Come and go with me."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
handlesnounUS /ˈhændəlz/
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
I'm
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From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
KiddnounUS /kɪd/
Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
staying power
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Come and go with me."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
NearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
net-mender's
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From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
a brief written record
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
Richard
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From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nearing the End "Old Mr. Potter has had a stroke."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
trundling
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From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Georgina called the news up to Richard as she paused at the foot of the Green Stairs on her way to the net-mender's house.
wheelbarrownounUS /ˈwiːlberoʊ/
a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Belle sent a note over a little while ago and I'm taking the answer back.
which person or people
From this reading Richard, who had been trundling Captain Kidd around on his forefeet in the role of wheelbarrow, dropped the dog's hind legs which he had been using as handles and came jumping down the steps, two at a time to do her bidding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Come and go with me."
