used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading "Looks like he'd adopted you."
alarm-clock
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From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
clothing in general
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
a small house with a single story
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
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 As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
Dolittle
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From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
down-stairs
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From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
one or the other of two
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
moving swiftly
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
he'd
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From this reading "Looks like he'd adopted you."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Looks like he'd adopted you."
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks like he'd adopted you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
Peggy
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From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
squawkingverbUS /ˈskwɔːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “squawk” — utter a harsh abrupt scream
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
the upper part of anything
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
un-Peggy-like
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From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
waggleverb
move from side to side
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
which person or people
From this reading Peggy who was up, but was loitering over her toilet, in a most un-Peggy-like fashion, scrambled frantically into her clothes and went flying down-stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she threw open the kitchen door, a gaunt dog seated on the top step, greeted her with a courteous waggle, quite as if he were the head of the establishment and bent on doing the honors.
wouldn't
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From this reading "He wouldn't let me come no nearer," said a lanky, grinning individual who stood at a respectful distance, with a basket on either arm.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED The squawking of the yellow hen served as an alarm-clock for the late sleepers in Dolittle Cottage the next morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Looks like he'd adopted you."
