(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 At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
bobslednounUS /ˈbɑːbsled/
formerly two short sleds coupled together
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That is what Father said, but Marmaduke could see nothing but prongs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
coastedverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪd/
past form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That is what Father said, but Marmaduke could see nothing but prongs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For three whole days he had had to stay in the house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
at any time
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That is what Father said, but Marmaduke could see nothing but prongs.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For three whole days he had had to stay in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For three whole days he had had to stay in the house.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For three whole days he had had to stay in the house.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is what Father said, but Marmaduke could see nothing but prongs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
JOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
Marmaduke
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From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading For three whole days and nights, too, it had rained--"rained pitchforks."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading That is what Father said, but Marmaduke could see nothing but prongs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
pitchforksnounUS /ˈpɪtʃfɔːrks/
plural of “pitchfork” — a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay
From this reading For three whole days and nights, too, it had rained--"rained pitchforks."
prongsnounUS /prɔːŋz/
plural of “prong” — a pointed projection
From this reading That is what Father said, but Marmaduke could see nothing but prongs.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading For three whole days and nights, too, it had rained--"rained pitchforks."
ROGER
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From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That is what Father said, but Marmaduke could see nothing but prongs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That is what Father said, but Marmaduke could see nothing but prongs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For three whole days he had had to stay in the house.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three whole days he had had to stay in the house.
up to a particular time
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For three whole days and nights, too, it had rained--"rained pitchforks."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading III THE JOLLY ROGER Marmaduke thought he knew now what it meant to be in jail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At all events, the children were ever so happy, as they coasted down, down the hill on that big bobsled, which they did till the stars came out, and, far over the fields, the supper bell sounded.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For three whole days he had had to stay in the house.
