used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you trying to do?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
CowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What are you trying to do?"
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
made afraid
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
how
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From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
and nothing more
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
Lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
Notta
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From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
pawsnounUS /pɔːz/
plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
a shaky motion
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
hard to endure
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
UnnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you trying to do?"
at the time that
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
which person or people
From this reading "I'm frightened too!" wailed Bob, who was rolling and bouncing first against one, then against the other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But how can I stop trembling when I am so frightened," complained the lion, clutching the swaying net with all four paws.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On the Isle of Un "If you could just stop trembling," puffed the clown, trying to keep out of the Cowardly Lion's way, "I think it would help."
you're
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From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "It seems to me you're shaking about a lot yourself," said the Cowardly Lion reproachfully, as Notta dove suddenly into his ribs.
