used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading Stopping short, he took a small coin from his pocket.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “That,” puffed Grampa, “depends on the four-pence.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
four-pence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That,” puffed Grampa, “depends on the four-pence.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stopping short, he took a small coin from his pocket.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
the act of departing
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
Grampa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stopping short, he took a small coin from his pocket.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
Oz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Stopping short, he took a small coin from his pocket.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
Pudgenoun
a short fat person
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading “That,” puffed Grampa, “depends on the four-pence.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Stopping short, he took a small coin from his pocket.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stopping short, he took a small coin from his pocket.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Stopping short, he took a small coin from his pocket.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
TattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
express in words
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Stopping short, he took a small coin from his pocket.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Then where are we going Grampa?” asked the Prince, shifting his umbrella to his other arm and adjusting his stride to that of the old soldier.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Blue Forest of Oz “Grampa,” said Prince Tatters, after the two adventurers had marched along for a time in silence, “Pudge did not tell us where to look for my father’s head, nor where to find the Princess and the fortune.”
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “Trust a wise man for that,” replied the old soldier, striking a match on his game leg and lighting his pipe.
