used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
Bess
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From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/
of the color of cream
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
having the place or position changed
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
entwinedverbUS /enˈtwaɪnd/
past form of “entwine” — tie or link together
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
at any time
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
flopverbUS /flɑːp/
fall loosely
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
Joe
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From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
min't
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From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
pan-cakes
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From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
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” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
SnugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
with low volume
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
in the near future
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
sweatersnounUS /ˈswetərz/
plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
tams
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From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
TROUTnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading THE TROUT DEAL As soon as Bess heard the breakfast fire cracking she crept out of her bed and hurriedly dressed herself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Peter Pan” begged her softly, so that the other sleepers might not be disturbed, to “Wait a min’t for me.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
in or at the place that
From this reading They looked like two hungry birds as they perched on a log near where Joe was preparing breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Snug in their red sweaters and tams they sat with arms entwined about each other, already fast and true friends.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you ever see Mr. George ‘flop’ pan-cakes?” questioned “Peter Pan,” as she saw with utter satisfaction a creamy mixture being stirred by the cook.
