used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
(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 Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
Cleaner's
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From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
a social unit living together
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
take the midday meal
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
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 and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _The Teddy Bears at the Cleaner’s._ THERE had been more than one reason for the detention of the Teddy bears so long at the cleaner’s.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were then carried late one afternoon to a large store room, and set up on a shelf to await transportation home.
precisely as stated
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
watchmennounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmen/
plural of “watchman” — a guard who keeps watch
From this reading As it was a very large establishment two night watchmen were employed, and from their elevated position the bears eyed hungrily the baskets in which they had brought their midnight lunch, and which they had placed on a small table near by.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To be sure, they were very much soiled indeed, but something else fell out which protracted their stay during the second week.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Peter Pan and his family did not at all enjoy the cleaning process, in which it seemed that they were literally handled without gloves, but from which they emerged in a spotless condition.
