used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Santa Claus lives here,” answered the flunky.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who lives here?” asked Sancho Wing in his piping voice.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
Claus
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From this reading “Santa Claus lives here,” answered the flunky.
clothing in general
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They mounted the steps and Snythergen sounded the knocker on the great front door.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
divisible by two
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
FLOATINGadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
flunkynoun
a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They mounted the steps and Snythergen sounded the knocker on the great front door.
goldfishnounUS /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/
small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They mounted the steps and Snythergen sounded the knocker on the great front door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Who lives here?” asked Sancho Wing in his piping voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Who lives here?” asked Sancho Wing in his piping voice.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
knockernoun
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
From this reading They mounted the steps and Snythergen sounded the knocker on the great front door.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Who lives here?” asked Sancho Wing in his piping voice.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading They mounted the steps and Snythergen sounded the knocker on the great front door.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They mounted the steps and Snythergen sounded the knocker on the great front door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
pipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
From this reading “Who lives here?” asked Sancho Wing in his piping voice.
Sancho
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From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading “Santa Claus lives here,” answered the flunky.
cut with a saw
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
Snythergen
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From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading They mounted the steps and Snythergen sounded the knocker on the great front door.
SqueakyadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːki/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They mounted the steps and Snythergen sounded the knocker on the great front door.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
not known
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
precisely as stated
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Who lives here?” asked Sancho Wing in his piping voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
at the time that
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
which person or people
From this reading “Who lives here?” asked Sancho Wing in his piping voice.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading ABOARD A FLOATING BEARD Squeaky, Snythergen and Sancho Wing were very much surprised when they saw their unknown friend’s house—for it was the largest home they had even seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately it was opened by a flunky arrayed in shining silk clothes decorated with Teddy bears, parrots and goldfish embroidered in colors.
