used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
Bardeen's
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From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
Curlytops
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From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading "Is it the firemen then?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
half-opened
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From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
isn't
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From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it the firemen then?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
PETSnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
playmatesnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
Sallie
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From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Is it the firemen then?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
Toby'snounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Aunt Sallie did not seem to know Uncle Toby's voice, for she asked another question.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
unlatchedadjective
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading "No, this isn't the police," Uncle Toby answered, through the half-opened door of the car that Ted had unlatched, ready to leap out.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Is that the police?" asked a voice which Ted remembered as that of Mrs. Watson, or "Aunt Sallie," as Uncle Toby called her.
a Caucasian
From this reading AMONG THE PETS As the automobile driven by Uncle Toby and containing the Curlytops and their playmates came to a stop near the side entrance to Mr. Bardeen's house, the door opened, letting out a stream of light on the white snow.
