used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
bunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
take in solid food
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
divisible by two
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
hair's-breadthnoun
a very small distance or space
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
be the source of pain
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
MAGICIAN'S
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From this reading THE MAGICIAN'S VAULT.
Margaret
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From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
Margaret's
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From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
and nothing more
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGICIAN'S VAULT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
VAULTnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading THE MAGICIAN'S VAULT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dorothy went straight to lady Margaret's parlour, and made her humble apology for the trouble and alarm her dog had occasioned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
in or at the place that
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
which person or people
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Lady Margaret assured her that the children were nothing the worse, not having been even much terrified, for the dog had not gone a hair's-breadth beyond rough play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not seem positively hurt, she said, but as he would not eat the lovely clover under his nose where he lay in Molly's crib, it was clear that the circulation of his animal spirits had been too rudely checked.
but in spite of that
From this reading Poor bunny was the only one concerned who had not yet recovered his equanimity.
