used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
(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 THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
DollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
Golliwogs
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From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted all the Toys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
Let's
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From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
NICESTadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
pear-drops
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From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
Peggy
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From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
by chance
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
done under pressure
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
do one's shopping
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted all the Toys.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
express in words
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
ToysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Let’s turn the people out now!” and the Dolls and Golliwogs leading the way, they rushed up to the doors of the cottages, and banged on them with all their might.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading She threw all the pear-drops amongst them, and whilst they were scrambling about picking them up--“I know!” she cried, as a lovely thought struck her.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE NICEST WISH OF ALL As the Toys crowded round, filling the village street from end to end, Peggy could tell in a moment that they were ready for any fun or mischief she could possibly wish for; and her spirits rose higher and higher.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I wish that the village was our very own, and that the Giant and I were King and Queen, with the shop for our palace!”
