(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
(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 TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
made afraid
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess that's where he is all right," said Teddy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
only a very short time before
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess that's where he is all right," said Teddy.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
Janet
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From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's look there."
Lola
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From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Let's look there."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I guess that's where he is all right," said Teddy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
SKYROCKETnounUS /ˈskaɪrɑːkət/
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading "I guess that's where he is all right," said Teddy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
that's
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From this reading "I guess that's where he is all right," said Teddy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But where can he be?" asked Janet, hardly able to keep back the tears.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
precisely as stated
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Perhaps he went out and walked back to the store where Uncle Toby is buying his things," suggested Lola.
at the time that
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
in or at the place that
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TROUBLE AND SKYROCKET You can imagine there was much excitement and some very frightened feelings in the hearts of all the children when the clerks in the store where the five and ten cent Christmas presents had been bought said Trouble was not there.
