used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
anew
From this reading "I'm so glad I got you back again!"
(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 "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I'm so glad I got you back again!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
a youthful male person
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
every person
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
Freddie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm so glad I got you back again!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'm so glad I got you back again!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
be the source of pain
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm so glad I got you back again!"
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm so glad I got you back again!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
kitten's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
and nothing more
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
RAILROADnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
precisely, exactly
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
SnoopverbUS /snuːp/
watch, observe, or inquire secretly
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm so glad I got you back again!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
carry out
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
TENNISnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
a source of difficulty
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
precisely as stated
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody seemed pleased that the mischievous boys' pranks had not hurt the cat, for Snoop was safe enough in the stove, only, of course, it was very dark and close in there, and Snoop thought he surely was deserted by all his good friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading RAILROAD TENNIS "Oh, poor little Snoop!" whispered Freddie, right into his kitten's ear.
which person or people
From this reading "So are we all," said a kind lady passenger who had been in the searching party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You have had quite some trouble for a small boy, with two animals to take care of."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm so glad I got you back again!"