used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
Briggs
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From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
bruiseverbUS /bruːz/
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
Hippynoun
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
hold-up
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From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
Nora
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From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading “Somebody stole the whole outfit, that’s what happened.
peekedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “peek” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
To recall to mind.
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading “Somebody stole the whole outfit, that’s what happened.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “Somebody stole the whole outfit, that’s what happened.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
SummitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
that's
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From this reading “Somebody stole the whole outfit, that’s what happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Somebody stole the whole outfit, that’s what happened.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
Wingate
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From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Happened!” roared Hippy Wingate, limping back to camp with a stone bruise on each foot.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading “What could have happened to the poor little animals?” wondered Nora Wingate.
showing curiosity
From this reading “We stayed there so long that I peeked out of the window wondering if it was another hold-up, but there was nothing to see.”
WONDERLANDnounUS /ˈwʌndərlænd/
a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO WONDERLAND “Remember that stop, Summit Junction,” cried Miss Briggs.
