used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading Arriving at the house he found the street door ajar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving at the house he found the street door ajar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arriving at the house he found the street door ajar.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But soon he heard some one in the room who was saying:
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
ditchesnounUS /ˈdɪtʃəz/
plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Arriving at the house he found the street door ajar.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
set up or found
From this reading Arriving at the house he found the street door ajar.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
Geppetto
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From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But soon he heard some one in the room who was saying:
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Arriving at the house he found the street door ajar.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
staying power
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
roused to anger
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
not any; not one
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But soon he heard some one in the room who was saying:
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
PINOCCHIO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But soon he heard some one in the room who was saying:
done under pressure
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But soon he heard some one in the room who was saying:
SCOLDSnounUS /skoʊldz/
plural of “scold” — someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But soon he heard some one in the room who was saying:
in the near future
From this reading But soon he heard some one in the room who was saying:
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Arriving at the house he found the street door ajar.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
TALKING-CRICKET
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading That he might reach home the quicker he rushed across the fields, and in his mad hurry he jumped high banks, thorn hedges and ditches full of water.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He pushed it open, went in, and having fastened the latch, threw himself on the floor and gave a great sigh of satisfaction.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE TALKING-CRICKET SCOLDS PINOCCHIO While poor Geppetto was being taken to prison for no fault of his, that imp Pinocchio, finding himself free from the clutches of the soldier, ran off as fast as his legs could carry him.
which person or people
From this reading But soon he heard some one in the room who was saying:
