used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yes, Jack tore through, making a big hole in the lace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And by the time Mrs. Martin reached the place where Trouble was standing, Jack had jumped into the curtain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
Curlytops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
destroyed or killed
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Yes, Jack tore through, making a big hole in the lace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And by the time Mrs. Martin reached the place where Trouble was standing, Jack had jumped into the curtain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
a small worthless amount
From this reading And by the time Mrs. Martin reached the place where Trouble was standing, Jack had jumped into the curtain.
Janet
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From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading And by the time Mrs. Martin reached the place where Trouble was standing, Jack had jumped into the curtain.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Yes, Jack tore through, making a big hole in the lace.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
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 Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
by chance
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And by the time Mrs. Martin reached the place where Trouble was standing, Jack had jumped into the curtain.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And by the time Mrs. Martin reached the place where Trouble was standing, Jack had jumped into the curtain.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
having a supporting base
From this reading And by the time Mrs. Martin reached the place where Trouble was standing, Jack had jumped into the curtain.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yes, Jack tore through, making a big hole in the lace.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
the upper part of anything
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Yes, Jack tore through, making a big hole in the lace.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And by the time Mrs. Martin reached the place where Trouble was standing, Jack had jumped into the curtain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
in or at the place that
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Ted and Janet heard their mother's cry, and, for the first time, realized that perhaps they had done wrong in taking the lace curtain for a net.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading TOP IS GONE Mrs. Martin ran as fast as she could from the back door of the house to that part of the yard where the Curlytops and Trouble were planning and practicing the new circus trick.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Jack tore through, making a big hole in the lace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Right into the middle of it he landed, and you can guess what happened.
