used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
(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 Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Indeed, it is the very “vagrant breeze” of which, doubtless, you have heard many times.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
chanticleer
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From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
cradlingverbUS /ˈkreɪdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cradle” — hold gently and carefully
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
dapple-graynoun
grey with a mottled pattern of darker grey markings
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
dipsnounUS /dɪps/
plural of “dip” — a depression in an otherwise level surface
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Indeed, it is the very “vagrant breeze” of which, doubtless, you have heard many times.
else
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From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
forelocknoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
set up or found
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
gullverbUS /ɡʌl/
make a fool or dupe of
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Indeed, it is the very “vagrant breeze” of which, doubtless, you have heard many times.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it is the very “vagrant breeze” of which, doubtless, you have heard many times.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
and nothing more
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Indeed, it is the very “vagrant breeze” of which, doubtless, you have heard many times.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
rufflingverbUS /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ruffle” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
Spangleland
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From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
teasingnounUS /ˈtiːzɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
tigersnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Indeed, it is the very “vagrant breeze” of which, doubtless, you have heard many times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
vagrantnounUS /ˈveɪɡrənt/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading Indeed, it is the very “vagrant breeze” of which, doubtless, you have heard many times.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, it is the very “vagrant breeze” of which, doubtless, you have heard many times.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
at the time that
From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
in or to any place at all
From this reading But, wherever its fancy may carry it throughout the hours of the day, it always reaches Spangleland just before the sun dips from view.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not in all Spangleland, nor, for that matter, anywhere else, is there to be found quite such a twilight as that which is spun in the great tent that belongs to the “monkeys, and lions, and tigers and things.”
wide-spreading
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From this reading It is never happier than when ruffling the forelock of some big dapple-gray; teasing the tail of proud chanticleer; or cradling a gull in its wide-spreading arms.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As you must often have noted, there is among the breezes, a certain one that is extremely partial to animals.
