used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
(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 It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
aquariumnounUS /əˈkweriəm/
a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Of course this at once attracted the attention of the whole family.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Of course this at once attracted the attention of the whole family.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
BOB'SnounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course this at once attracted the attention of the whole family.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
a social unit living together
From this reading Of course this at once attracted the attention of the whole family.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
coins made of gold
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
hardwoodnounUS /ˈhɑːrdwʊd/
the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
a particular point in time
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
moonbeamsnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːmz/
plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
nosedadjectiveUS /noʊzd/
having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
on one occasion
From this reading Of course this at once attracted the attention of the whole family.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
and nothing more
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
not in physical motion
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course this at once attracted the attention of the whole family.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
very small
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Peter Pan nosed around until quite sure that the coast was clear, and then, for a moment, the Teddy bears stood still and looked about them, eager to start in on their mission of mischief, as usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
a Caucasian
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Of course this at once attracted the attention of the whole family.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading In one window stood a large aquarium filled with gold and silver fish, and in the center a tiny fountain threw up its fairy jet, keeping the water constantly pure and fresh.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading _The Teddy Bears Pay a Visit to Bob and Do Some Other Things._ BOB’S room was quiet and very dark, only, as in the rooms below, the white moonbeams drifted in through the lace curtains at the windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was a very pretty room, the hardwood floor covered with fine rugs and all the furniture of mission work.
