used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
BELIEVINGnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading "SEEING IS BELIEVING" "WELL!" gasped Happie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
the act of discovering something
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
DormousenounUS /ˈdɔːrmaʊs/
small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
divisible by two
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "SEEING IS BELIEVING" "WELL!" gasped Happie.
Gaston
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From this reading It's that Robert Gaston!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
Happie
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From this reading "SEEING IS BELIEVING" "WELL!" gasped Happie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SEEING IS BELIEVING" "WELL!" gasped Happie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
It's
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From this reading It's that Robert Gaston!"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My mercy me!
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "My mercy me!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My mercy me!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
and nothing more
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It's that Robert Gaston!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "SEEING IS BELIEVING" "WELL!" gasped Happie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's that Robert Gaston!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told her mother afterwards that it was nothing but good fortune and her size that kept her from falling into a teapot, a little like the Dormouse, and only the lack of space that kept her from dropping to the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "SEEING IS BELIEVING" "WELL!" gasped Happie.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
in or at the place that
From this reading She said it aloud entirely forgetful of where she was, even of what she was, in the amazing discovery of the identity of her rescuer.
