used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
(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 LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In reality, she was going to call on the chief of police.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
a person who is in charge
From this reading In reality, she was going to call on the chief of police.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
put on clothes
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
set up or found
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
glueverbUS /ɡluː/
join or attach with or as if with glue
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
the act of departing
From this reading In reality, she was going to call on the chief of police.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
Josie
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From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
a light shade of red
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading In reality, she was going to call on the chief of police.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality, she was going to call on the chief of police.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
SisnounUS /sɪs/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
suckernounUS /ˈsʌkər/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
a just detectable amount
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
Ursula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
where's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sis, where’s Phil?” he cried, “I got a pink sucker for him.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ben came running in, cheeks rosy, eyes shining and pockets bulging with money collected from patrons to whom he had delivered parcels.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Josie was preparing to go out, declaring she must purchase a pot of glue--that she could not dress dolls without glue.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading LOST AND FOUND In a few moments Ursula was back at work on the dolls, all trace of tears banished from her pretty face.
