used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS KERR PROMISES A PRIZE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
(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 Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
have
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Come now, be good children, and try to learn your lessons as well as you possibly can."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come now, be good children, and try to learn your lessons as well as you possibly can."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
the act of departing
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Come now, be good children, and try to learn your lessons as well as you possibly can."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
KERR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS KERR PROMISES A PRIZE.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
engage in
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
mama'snounUS /ˈmɑːməz/
possessive form of “mama” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS KERR PROMISES A PRIZE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Come now, be good children, and try to learn your lessons as well as you possibly can."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
participate in games or sport
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
pleasanter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
by chance
From this reading Come now, be good children, and try to learn your lessons as well as you possibly can."
poutedverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪd/
past form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
PRIZEnounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading MISS KERR PROMISES A PRIZE.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading MISS KERR PROMISES A PRIZE.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
try to get or reach
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
be seated
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Come now, be good children, and try to learn your lessons as well as you possibly can."
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
(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 Come now, be good children, and try to learn your lessons as well as you possibly can."
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The next morning was very wet, and as it was quite impossible for the children to go out, Miss Kerr insisted on their going into the library to learn their lessons.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bunny pouted and declared that her papa did not wish them to sit still all day over their books, and that it would be much nicer to run about the house and play at "Hide and seek."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, it would be pleasanter for you, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, "but you forget that 'Hide and seek' is a very noisy game, and that your mama's head is aching so much that she could not bear the noise you would be sure to make.
