used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
(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 With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
brought into existence
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
cansnounUS /kænz/
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
a social unit living together
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
set up or found
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
garbagenounUS /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
not accessible to view
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
PinkienounUS /ˈpɪŋki/
the finger farthest from the thumb
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
precisely, exactly
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Mother Gray had hunted and found nice scraps of cotton and bits of straw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
TwinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading With these she made a soft, warm nest and here they all lived as cozy and happy as could be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One day a poor, old man came down the alley and looked in all the garbage cans to see what he could find that he might sell, for that is the way he got his money to buy his food and shelter.
at the time that
From this reading When he came to the garbage can over our family of rats, he did not see their little home and pushed their box right over.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
WhiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
WinkleverbUS /ˈwɪŋkəl/
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little Pinkie Whiskers was born in a big city and lived with his Father Gray, Mother Gray and two little sisters, Twinkle and Winkle, in a tin box, which was hidden under a big garbage can.
