used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
a'ive
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From this reading Hims is a’ive, hims is!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Hims is ’ike a big stone, but hims isn’t a stone.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
a boy or man
From this reading “’Ook what Trouble found!” went on the little fellow, laughing joyously.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
set up or found
From this reading “’Ook what Trouble found!” went on the little fellow, laughing joyously.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
Hims
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From this reading “Hims is ’ike a big stone, but hims isn’t a stone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
ikenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading “Hims is ’ike a big stone, but hims isn’t a stone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Hims is ’ike a big stone, but hims isn’t a stone.
isn't
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From this reading “Hims is ’ike a big stone, but hims isn’t a stone.
JANET'S
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From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading “’Ook what Trouble found!” went on the little fellow, laughing joyously.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “’Ook what Trouble found!” went on the little fellow, laughing joyously.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
for more time
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
not any; not one
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “’Ook what Trouble found!” went on the little fellow, laughing joyously.
Ook
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From this reading “’Ook what Trouble found!” went on the little fellow, laughing joyously.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
the state of being asleep
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
having a supporting base
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
not in physical motion
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “Hims is ’ike a big stone, but hims isn’t a stone.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “’Ook what Trouble found!” went on the little fellow, laughing joyously.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “’Ook what Trouble found!” went on the little fellow, laughing joyously.
at the time that
From this reading But when he took a second look at his little brother Trouble, standing beside the cot bed, Ted began to feel pretty sure he was no longer sleeping.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading JANET’S FLOWERS At first Ted was not quite sure whether he was fully awake or whether he was still dreaming.
