used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
bedspreadnounUS /ˈbedspred/
decorative cover for a bed
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
camaradarie
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From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Tell us, Georgie," said Mother Nature, "how do you do your clever work of rubber-dragging?
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Tell us, Georgie," said Mother Nature, "how do you do your clever work of rubber-dragging?
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
don't
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From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
every person
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
Georgie
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From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
how
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From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
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 And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
liarnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
hear with intention
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
LizardnounUS /ˈlɪzərd/
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
not any; not one
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
and nothing more
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
paroxysmnoun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
rubber-dragging
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From this reading "Tell us, Georgie," said Mother Nature, "how do you do your clever work of rubber-dragging?
rubbersnounUS /ˈrʌbərz/
plural of “rubber” — an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
in a serious manner
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
carry out
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
express in words
From this reading "Tell us, Georgie," said Mother Nature, "how do you do your clever work of rubber-dragging?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Only, don't take too much of it seriously, for Georgie is an awful liar."
torsonounUS /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/
the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell us, Georgie," said Mother Nature, "how do you do your clever work of rubber-dragging?
the act of using
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
waggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
Waldo
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From this reading And, sure enough, in came Georgie Dog, wagging his entire torso in a paroxysm of camaradarie, although everyone knew that he had no use for Waldo Lizard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Today," said Mother Nature, "we shall find out how it is that Georgie Dog manages to get the muddy rubbers from the hall closet, up the stairs, and onto the nice white bedspread in the guest room.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Tell us, Georgie," said Mother Nature, "how do you do your clever work of rubber-dragging?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must be sure to listen carefully and pay strict attention to what Georgie Dog says.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell us, Georgie," said Mother Nature, "how do you do your clever work of rubber-dragging?
