used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROBBERY AT BRENLANDS.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So he closed his eyes, and flew still further."--_The Ugly Duckling_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A ROBBERY AT BRENLANDS.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
for the reason that
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
BRENLANDS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A ROBBERY AT BRENLANDS.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading So he closed his eyes, and flew still further."--_The Ugly Duckling_.
DucklingnounUS /ˈdʌklɪŋ/
flesh of a young domestic duck
From this reading So he closed his eyes, and flew still further."--_The Ugly Duckling_.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So he closed his eyes, and flew still further."--_The Ugly Duckling_.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading So he closed his eyes, and flew still further."--_The Ugly Duckling_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So he closed his eyes, and flew still further."--_The Ugly Duckling_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
immediately past
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
palings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
ROBBERYnounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading A ROBBERY AT BRENLANDS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
not in physical motion
From this reading So he closed his eyes, and flew still further."--_The Ugly Duckling_.
carry out
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So at last he ran away, frightening the little birds in the hedge as he flew over the palings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading 'They are afraid of me, because I am so ugly,' he said.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Whatever changes and alterations might take place in the outside world, Brenlands seemed always to remain the same.
