used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
animal'snounUS /ˈænəməlz/
possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, he knew," said Ted importantly.
didn't
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From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
without deviation
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
plural of “dog” — 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 "Dogs know lots of things that we don't.
don't
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From this reading "Dogs know lots of things that we don't.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
a social unit living together
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
importantlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəntli/
in an important way or to an important degree
From this reading "Of course, he knew," said Ted importantly.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
and nothing more
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
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 "Of course, he knew," said Ted importantly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
a large number or amount
From this reading "Dogs know lots of things that we don't.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
NeronounUS /ˈnɪroʊ/
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
with speed
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Dogs know lots of things that we don't.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM It was a very exciting story, indeed, that Ted and Nancy poured into their mother's ears that evening.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
in or at the place that
From this reading "He seemed to know just where to find the outlet to the chimney," Nancy said, "for he ran directly to the little furnace place, and we didn't really know it was there ourselves."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had she any possible objections to adopting Nero as the fourth member of the family, they must have been quickly dispelled with the graphic account of that animal's uncanny intelligence.
