used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
(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 CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
next to; at the side of
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
BUNSnounUS /bʌnz/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
CAPPER'S
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From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
a boy or man
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
a boy or man
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
ForgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
engage in
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
SkyrocketnounUS /ˈskaɪrɑːkət/
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
having a supporting base
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
teaseverbUS /tiːz/
annoy persistently
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
the upper part of anything
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Near her was Trouble, but the little fellow did not seem to be as excited as was Mrs. Johnson.
under normal conditions
From this reading Ruth was the name of Mrs. Johnson's baby, and though Trouble was, usually, a good little chap, he might have done something to make a baby cry, Janet realized.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
which person or people
From this reading CAPPER'S BUNS Forgetting in the excitement, all about teaching Skyrocket and Top to do some tricks together, as Tip and Top did before Tip was lost, Teddy and Janet ran across the street toward Mrs. Johnson, who was standing beside the carriage in which was her baby.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Trouble," cried Janet, as she took hold of her little brother's arm, "did you tease Ruth?"
