adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
apple-tree
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From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By and by he wakened with a start.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Peter Rabbit was dozing.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
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 Rabbit was dozing.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Peter Rabbit was dozing.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Yes, sir, Peter was dozing.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By and by he wakened with a start.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By and by he wakened with a start.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter Rabbit was dozing.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At first he didn't know what had wakened him, but as he sat there blinking his eyes, he heard a few rich notes from the top of the nearest apple-tree.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He didn't mean to doze, but whenever Peter sits still for a long time and tries to think, he is pretty sure to go to sleep.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading By and by he wakened with a start.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, sir, Peter was dozing.
