used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Good morning,” said Danny Fox, with a grin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Well, I’m looking out of the window,” answered Teddy Turtle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Where are you?” asked Danny Fox.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where are you?” asked Danny Fox.
Danny
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From this reading “Good morning,” said Danny Fox, with a grin.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t see you; I only see your shell house.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading “Good morning,” said Danny Fox, with a grin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning,” said Danny Fox, with a grin.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Good morning,” said Danny Fox, with a grin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t see you; I only see your shell house.”
I'm
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From this reading “Well, I’m looking out of the window,” answered Teddy Turtle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
conformity or harmony
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Well, I’m looking out of the window,” answered Teddy Turtle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning,” said Danny Fox, with a grin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, I’m looking out of the window,” answered Teddy Turtle.
and nothing more
From this reading “I don’t see you; I only see your shell house.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Well, I’m looking out of the window,” answered Teddy Turtle.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good morning,” said Danny Fox, with a grin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I don’t see you; I only see your shell house.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
in the near future
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, I’m looking out of the window,” answered Teddy Turtle.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading “Good morning,” replied Teddy Turtle from inside his little shell house, for as soon as he had seen Danny Fox he had pulled in his head and tail for safe keeping.
(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 “Well, I’m looking out of the window,” answered Teddy Turtle.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are you?” asked Danny Fox.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Well, I’m looking out of the window,” answered Teddy Turtle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Good morning,” said Danny Fox, with a grin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where are you?” asked Danny Fox.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t see you; I only see your shell house.”
