used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
coins made of gold
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
immediately past
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
not any; not one
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
a special situation
From this reading He was certain he had placed it carefully in the nest, for it was the last thing he saw before he went to sleep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
twitternounUS /ˈtwɪtər/
a series of chirps
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE little sparrow went to bed early that night, that he might be up by daybreak the next morning and start on his expedition to Nancy before the family were stirring.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where was it?
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Pleasant dreams of the happiness awaiting the forlorn child passed through his little brain, and he took his head from under his wing as the first faint streak of daylight appeared in the east.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This morning he omitted his usual cheerful twitter, there was no time for that; so he jumped up and looked around for the little piece of red ribbon with the gold figures on it.
