used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
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 HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
FAIRY'S
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From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
floured
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From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
frying-pan
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From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give me a mouthful of fish and I will leave you in peace."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the fisherman and he stretched out his leg to give him a kick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Give me a mouthful of fish and I will leave you in peace."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
and nothing more
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the fisherman and he stretched out his leg to give him a kick.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
go away from a place
From this reading "Give me a mouthful of fish and I will leave you in peace."
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the fisherman and he stretched out his leg to give him a kick.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give me a mouthful of fish and I will leave you in peace."
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading "Give me a mouthful of fish and I will leave you in peace."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Give me a mouthful of fish and I will leave you in peace."
Pinocchio
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From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
puppetnounUS /ˈpʌpət/
a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the fisherman and he stretched out his leg to give him a kick.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
express in words
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the fisherman and he stretched out his leg to give him a kick.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
express in words
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the fisherman and he stretched out his leg to give him a kick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
threateninglyadverbUS /ˈθretənɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading "Get out!" shouted the fisherman, threateningly, holding the floured puppet in his hand.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
waggedverbUS /wæɡd/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE RETURNS TO THE FAIRY'S HOUSE Just as the fisherman was on the point of throwing Pinocchio into the frying-pan a large dog entered the cave, enticed there by the strong and savory odor of fried fish.
whined
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From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
which person or people
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Give me a mouthful of fish and I will leave you in peace."
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading But the poor dog, who was as hungry as a wolf, whined and wagged his tail as much as to say:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Give me a mouthful of fish and I will leave you in peace."
