adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
councilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Ozma found him of value in her councils, nevertheless.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Ozma found him of value in her councils, nevertheless.
frognounUS /frɑːɡ/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
FrogmannounUS /ˈfrɑːɡmæn/
someone who works underwater
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ozma found him of value in her councils, nevertheless.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Ozma found him of value in her councils, nevertheless.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
Oz
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From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
Ozma
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From this reading Ozma found him of value in her councils, nevertheless.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
pillsnounUS /pɪlz/
plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Ozma found him of value in her councils, nevertheless.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These useful pills made the college very popular and taught the boys and girls of Oz their lessons in the easiest possible way.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Perhaps the most splendidly dressed of all those present was a great frog as large as a man, called the Frogman, who was noted for his wise sayings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
Wogglebug
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this, Professor Wogglebug was not a favorite outside his college, for he was very conceited and admired himself so much and displayed his cleverness and learning so constantly, that no one cared to associate with him.
YipnounUS /jɪp/
a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
From this reading He had come to the Emerald City from the Yip Country of Oz and was a guest of honor.
