used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For how could a rational little girl be expected to believe that a Teddy bear was really standing beside her bed, bowing to her politely and pausing, between bows, to take large bites out of a pink wafer that he held daintily in one paw?
have
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
next to; at the side of
From this reading For how could a rational little girl be expected to believe that a Teddy bear was really standing beside her bed, bowing to her politely and pausing, between bows, to take large bites out of a pink wafer that he held daintily in one paw?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For how could a rational little girl be expected to believe that a Teddy bear was really standing beside her bed, bowing to her politely and pausing, between bows, to take large bites out of a pink wafer that he held daintily in one paw?
bitesnounUS /baɪts/
plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
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bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
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bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
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convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For how could a rational little girl be expected to believe that a Teddy bear was really standing beside her bed, bowing to her politely and pausing, between bows, to take large bites out of a pink wafer that he held daintily in one paw?
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
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dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
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opinion or judgment
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a young female
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
how
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a particular point in time
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For how could a rational little girl be expected to believe that a Teddy bear was really standing beside her bed, bowing to her politely and pausing, between bows, to take large bites out of a pink wafer that he held daintily in one paw?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
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pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
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pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
a light shade of red
From this reading For how could a rational little girl be expected to believe that a Teddy bear was really standing beside her bed, bowing to her politely and pausing, between bows, to take large bites out of a pink wafer that he held daintily in one paw?
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
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quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
quoth
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From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading For how could a rational little girl be expected to believe that a Teddy bear was really standing beside her bed, bowing to her politely and pausing, between bows, to take large bites out of a pink wafer that he held daintily in one paw?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For how could a rational little girl be expected to believe that a Teddy bear was really standing beside her bed, bowing to her politely and pausing, between bows, to take large bites out of a pink wafer that he held daintily in one paw?
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
witty remark
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
express in speech
From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
having a supporting base
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carry out
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TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Good evening,” said he; and “Good evening,” quoth Sally, almost too much astonished to speak.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sally sat up in bed rubbing her eyes and quite unable to believe the evidence of her own senses.
wafernounUS /ˈweɪfər/
a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which the Teddy Bear Finds a Name._ IN A moment everything had become quiet.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Indeed she had to pinch herself quite hard in order to convince herself that she was really wide awake and not sound asleep and dreaming.
