used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
ActionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Actions speak louder than words," mumbled the Scarecrow.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Am I really here, and are they?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Am I really here, and are they?"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Am I really here, and are they?"
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 The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
Betsy
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From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
CatsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
Fraid
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From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
Hallowe'ennounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Am I really here, and are they?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Am I really here, and are they?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
immediately past
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Actions speak louder than words," mumbled the Scarecrow.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
mumbledverbUS /ˈmʌmbəld/
past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Actions speak louder than words," mumbled the Scarecrow.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
Oz
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From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
pirate'snounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
possessive form of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Am I really here, and are they?"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
ScarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading "Actions speak louder than words," mumbled the Scarecrow.
ScaresnounUS /skerz/
plural of “scare” — sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
ScreamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
snatchingverbUS /ˈsnætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
express in speech
From this reading "Actions speak louder than words," mumbled the Scarecrow.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Actions speak louder than words," mumbled the Scarecrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Am I really here, and are they?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
Trot's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Screaming, groaning snatching at one another and the Oz folk, the Scares swarmed this way and that, until the confusion was terrible.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The Wedding Feast "Is it a nightmare?" shivered Betsy, clutching Trot's arm, "or a Hallowe'en party?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And well might she ask, for the last shake of the pirate's sack had filled the room with Fraid Cats and Scares.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Actions speak louder than words," mumbled the Scarecrow.
