adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
Briar-patch
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From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Of course, he hadn't the slightest intention of giving them the chance.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, he hadn't the slightest intention of giving them the chance.
DANNY
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From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
FoxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Of course, he hadn't the slightest intention of giving them the chance.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
hadn't
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From this reading Of course, he hadn't the slightest intention of giving them the chance.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Of course, he hadn't the slightest intention of giving them the chance.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
MEADOWnounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
MOUSEnounUS /maʊs/
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 DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
PETERnounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
RABBITnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
Rabbit's
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From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
Reddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Of course, he hadn't the slightest intention of giving them the chance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course, he hadn't the slightest intention of giving them the chance.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Danny Meadow Mouse waited until all the rest of Peter Rabbit's friends had left the Old Briar-patch after paying their respects to Peter and Mrs. Peter, He waited for two reasons, did Danny Meadow Mouse.
WARNSverbUS /wɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading DANNY MEADOW MOUSE WARNS PETER RABBIT Good advice Is always needed But, alas! is seldom heeded, Peter Rabbit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the first place, he had seen old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox hanging about a little way off, and though they had disappeared after a while, Danny had an idea that they were not far away, but were hiding so that they might catch him on his way home.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had made up his mind to ask Peter if he might spend the night in a corner of the Old Briar-patch, and he was very sure that Peter would say he might, for he and Peter are very good friends, very good friends indeed.
