used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
for the reason that
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Peter Rabbit, in his usual heedless way, did no thinking.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Peter Rabbit, in his usual heedless way, did no thinking.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
FrognounUS /frɑːɡ/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
gravellyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəli/
abounding in small stones
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading But Peter Rabbit, in his usual heedless way, did no thinking.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
and nothing more
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
KingfishernounUS /ˈkɪŋfɪʃər/
nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
engage in
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
MeadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
not any; not one
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
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 scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
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 scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
RattlesnounUS /ˈrætəlz/
plural of “rattle” — a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
and nothing more
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
in or at or to some place
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had seen Rattles fly down the Laughing Brook, and so he had just taken it for granted that the home of Rattles must be somewhere down there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But Peter Rabbit, in his usual heedless way, did no thinking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Peter Rabbit scampered along down one bank of the Laughing Brook, eagerly watching for a high, gravelly bank such as Grandfather Frog had said that Rattles the Kingfisher likes to make his home in.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Peter Rabbit, in his usual heedless way, did no thinking.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Peter had stopped to do a little thinking, he would have known that he was simply wasting time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, the Laughing Brook was flowing through the Green Meadows, so of course there would be no high, gravelly bank, because the Green Meadows are low.
