used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We'll likely hear from it about next Christmas," her chum responded.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Someone might see it and open the bottle."
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Moving from box to box, she aroused the sleeping birds.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Moving from box to box, she aroused the sleeping birds.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading "Someone might see it and open the bottle."
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Moving from box to box, she aroused the sleeping birds.
cameonounUS /ˈkæmioʊ/
engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "We'll likely hear from it about next Christmas," her chum responded.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "We'll likely hear from it about next Christmas," her chum responded.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
put on clothes
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "We'll likely hear from it about next Christmas," her chum responded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Someone might see it and open the bottle."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "We'll likely hear from it about next Christmas," her chum responded.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Someone might see it and open the bottle."
in motion
From this reading Moving from box to box, she aroused the sleeping birds.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "We'll likely hear from it about next Christmas," her chum responded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Someone might see it and open the bottle."
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "We'll likely hear from it about next Christmas," her chum responded.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Someone might see it and open the bottle."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moving from box to box, she aroused the sleeping birds.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Moving from box to box, she aroused the sleeping birds.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Someone might see it and open the bottle."
move an implement through
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Someone might see it and open the bottle."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
unfasteningnoun
loosening the ties that fasten something
From this reading "I'm going to put my cameo pin inside this one," Penny said, unfastening a cherished ornament from her dress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll likely hear from it about next Christmas," her chum responded.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Becoming weary of writing messages, Penny decided to stir up a bit of action.
