used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
(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 You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
bunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
cornstalksnounUS /ˈkɔːrnstɔːks/
plural of “cornstalk” — the stalk of a corn plant
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
how
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From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
Muskrat's
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From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
NibbleverbUS /ˈnɪbəl/
bite off very small pieces
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
a full supply
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
sleeked
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From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
tantrumnounUS /ˈtæntrəm/
a display of bad temper
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
they'd
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From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails inside it, and caught their breaths, and sleeked down their fur and their feathers, they forgot all about how the Terrible Storm was having a tantrum outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat’s Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field.
which person or people
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had plenty of room to dance, and plenty of corn for refreshments—why, the party was as big a success as if they’d held it in a hired hall with engraved invitations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party.
