aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
(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 First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
burrowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
friskverbUS /frɪsk/
play boisterously
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
Minnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
runawaysnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
not in physical motion
From this reading TROUBLE STILL.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE STILL.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then off they ran, this, that, and every way, Minnie calling after them in vain.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went in search of the runaways, but they hid safely under the leaves and grass, or burrowed into the ground.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First they attacked her heap of food, and ate all the choicest bits which she had saved for the little ones.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young mice seemed obedient to Minnie until they had reached the entrance of the nest; but, at the first taste of fresh air, they began to frisk about, and do whatever they chose.
