anew
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
in addition
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Andy asked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what good will that do?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
Cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "But what good will that do?"
GraternounUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
Hortense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
by chance
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
get by special effort
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
male cat
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
precisely as stated
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we hide in the barn, perhaps we can see Grater and Jeremiah ride away on Tom and Jerry," said Hortense.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But what good will that do?"
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Also, they wished very much to see the Little People again, dancing on the rock in the moonlight.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "_Ride, ride, ride For the world is fair and wide._" Andy and Hortense were planning what they should do next, for it was certain that they must go back to the Cat's house and secure the monkey charm, if they could.
