used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
in addition
From this reading “And be very good,” said Teddy, also rising.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And be very good,” said Teddy, also rising.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
set up or found
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “And be very good,” said Teddy, also rising.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
leaf-boat
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From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
with speed
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
on the contrary
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes; very, very good,” replied Tilly.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “And be very good,” said Teddy, also rising.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And be very good,” said Teddy, also rising.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
Tilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
in the direction of
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “And be very good,” said Teddy, also rising.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now we’ll go home,” cried Tilly, jumping up; “now we’ll go home to mother.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
at the time that
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Teddy and Tilly were rather afraid at finding themselves alone in the darkness, but they kissed one another, and fell asleep, while the leaf-boat sailed rapidly over the Sea of Darkness towards its parent tree.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading When the children awoke, they found themselves lying on the ground under the tree, and there above them was their red and yellow boat, hanging, a red and yellow leaf, on a high bough.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes; very, very good,” replied Tilly.
