aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
anew
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
any thing at all
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He thought the tiger had gone away.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He thought the tiger had gone away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought the tiger had gone away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
he's
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From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
milkedverbUS /mɪlkt/
past form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
pailsnounUS /peɪlz/
plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
snuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsnʌɡəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
with low volume
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
SQUINTYadjective
characterized by squinting
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
TAMBA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought the tiger had gone away.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
TinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
two times
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TAMBA AND SQUINTY Tamba did not need to be told twice what to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And the man came in, milked the cows, and went out with the foaming pails without knowing anything about the circus tiger hiding in the lower part of the barn.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As soon as he heard the kind words of the cow the tame tiger ran softly on his padded feet and snuggled down again in the straw.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now it’s all right――he’s gone and you may come out,” said the cow to Tamba, and the tiger, shaking the straw from his striped black and yellow fur, walked out to talk some more to Tinkle, the trick pony.
